Stanley Kusunoki is the author of five collections of poetry: 180 Days—Reflections and Observations of a Teacher, Items in the News, Shelter in Place—Poems in a Time of COVID-19, Social Studies—Poetry as History, Ethics and Journalism; and Natural Life—A Poetic Field Guide. He is the host/curator of the Northern Bridges reading series at Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers in Superior, WI. Kusunoki most recently was the High Potential Coordinator at Red Oak Elementary School in Shakopee. He lives in Duluth with his wife, Claudia Daly.