Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN1d
Poetic just us: Poet laureate to celebrate Jacksonville's bicentennial with year of poems (here's his first)
Much like Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s gift is their song, Jacksonville poet laureate Andy Mitchell’s gift during the city’s yearlong bicentennial celebration will be his written words. Mitchell ...
Rockford names Poet Laureate for 2025, 2026
Lydia Kozlowski is named the 2025 to 2026 Poet Laureate. She holds the honorary position for two years where she has ...
Newark launches search for city’s first Poet Laureate to promote literary arts
The City of Newark is accepting applications for its inaugural Poet Laureate position, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced. The ...
The Courier of Montogmery County on MSN3d
Montgomery County poet Dave M. Parsons pens new memoir on coming of age in Austin
David M. Parsons, 2011 Texas State Poet Laureate and Montgomery County resident, has a new memoir out from TCU Press.
David Lynch Was L.A.’s Dark Poet Laureate (Guest Column)
An L.A. native, John Lopez has written for Strange Angel, Seven Seconds, The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Terminal List. He ...
Do you have what it takes to be CT’s next state troubadour or poet? Here’s how to earn the title.
Some talented person you know can be the state’s next official troubadour or poet laureate. The Connecticut Office of the Arts is now accepting nominations through March 30 for two coveted cultural ...
The Bookseller5d
Poet Laureate Simon Armitages embarks on the next leg of his 10-year library tour
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is embarking on the next leg of his 10-year tour of the UK’s libraries, visiting L to M ...
WVTF5d
Virginia's poet laureate shares a love for science with VMI cadets
Governor Glenn Youngkin has further defined his administration by appointing a new poet laureate for the state. She’s a ...
The Marietta Times3d
West Virginia Poet Laureate to present an evening of poetry at Marietta College
The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College plan to welcome Marc Harshman, West Virginia’s Poet Laureate since 2012, for an ...
Rockland County appoints poet laureate to show the power of literature
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on the man who now holds the title. The president-elect said he had an “obligation” ...
Madison’s youth poet laureate learns to embrace, thrive in poetry
Justin Festge Russell’s first foray into poetry was less a calling and more of an assignment, but his interest in the craft ...
Dorchester Reporter11d
MFA will host Poet Laureate Olayiwola’s final reading on Jan. 23
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) will celebrate Dorchester bookstore co-owner Porsha Olayiwola and her work as the City ...