Austin names its first-ever official Poet Laureate
Austin's first Poet Laureate will hold a two-year position to promote poetry, literacy and literary arts in Austin.
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Iowa Poet Laureate Vince Gotera reads to IVH residents and staff
A U.S Army veteran who had his first poem published at age six was on hand Tuesday afternoon to read from his published works ...
Newark appoints Margie ‘Mia X’ Johnson as city’s first poet laureate
Johnson, an artist, educator, poet and community organizer deeply rooted in Newark, was selected for the role by a 15-member ...
South Dakota’s poet laureate honored with Western Heritage Award
Bruce Roseland, South Dakota’s poet laureate, is the winner of a 2025 Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy & ...
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Milwaukee's new poet laureate has taken art form to thousands of MPS students | Opinion
Shelly Conley, a prominent figure in Milwaukee's poetry slam scene, has been named the city's new Poet Laureate. Conley is known for her vulnerable storytelling, particularly in her poem "Papa'z ...
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Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis Depicted Greek Struggle for Freedom
Odysseas Elytis, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, is regarded as one of Greece’s major poets and a major exponent of romantic ...
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Remembering former Boston Poet Laureate Danielle Legros Georges
The award-winning poet died on Feb. 11 in Dorchester at the age of 60. Her friends, students and colleagues share memories ...
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UVA Poet Rita Dove To Honor Renowned Colleague at Book Festival
The Virginia Festival of the Book will pay tribute to poet Nikki Giovanni with readings, live music and tributes from ...