Nathan, your contribution (performance) to the (Martin L. King Jr Celebration) program was great! It conveyed just the right message that both youth and adults could relate to. I appreciate you sharing the postings and hope to work with you again in the future. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Date of Posting: 27 January 2012
Posted By: Elizabeth Lloyd
President & CEO VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, Norfolk, VA
www.volunteerhr.org

We were honored to have you recite poetry at the 2011 UN Day of Peace event at Christ & St Luke's Church. We always appreciate your graciousness and powerful use of language; of course, as one of your biggest fans, I can say... your poetry rocks!

Date of Posting: 27 November 2011
Posted By: Ann Williams
Activist and Organizer, Norfolk, VA

Dear Nathan, Thank you for hosting the open mic portion of Russell Memorial Library's Storytelling Festival. Thank you also for publicizing this event and for making all the participants comfortable. The atmosphere of genuine comaraderie that you fostered was a major part of the success of the afternoon.

Date of Posting: 01 June 2011
Posted By: Scott Kerham
Director, Russell Memorial Library

"Mr. Richardson, I had the pleasure of listening to you talk about poetry as well as recite your poetry twice in Richmond. I'm a member of JRW and it was at their conference and writing show that I saw you. You are very inspiring. I often think back to the way you recited your poem about the Baptism. I also write poetry. I'm currently in the editing process of my first novel (which is just as much work as writing it). I would love to keep up with your poetry and events.

Date of Posting: 19 May 2011
Posted By: Hope Whitby
Member of the James River Writers

Imagine the scene: An oceanfront view, a crisp autum evening, and six phenomenal poets sharing their love of language... Ed Lull, Robert Authur, Luisa Igloria, Suzanna Underwood Rhodes, Sharon Weinstein and Nathan M. Richardson - A great time was had by all. Thank you again to the Poetry Society of Virginia for hosting the VATE opening social We look forward to working with you again in the future as we continue tp promote literacy in the lives of Virginia's students.

Date of Posting: 17 February 2011
Posted By: Sara Tanner-Anderson
President, Virginia Association of Teachers of English