Michelle Obama holds poetry, music and arts workshop (10 images)

Poets Kenneth Goldsmith and Alison Knowles speak to students from around the country at a White House poetry, music and arts workshop held by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House in Washington on May 11, 2011.

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to students from around the country at a White House poetry, music and arts workshop held by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House in Washington on May 11, 2011.

Students from around the country present poetry at a White House poetry, music and arts workshop held by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House in Washington on May 11, 2011.

Amiee Mann performs for students from around the country at a White House poetry, music and arts workshop held by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House in Washington on May 11, 2011.