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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

Australia will get a poet laureate next year. Here's what needs to change first | Sarah Holland-Batt

Australia's new poet laureate aims to enhance poetry's profile, but requires strengthened support and infrastructure for literary engagement. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Writing

Meet Oregon's new Poet Laureate, Ellen Waterston

Ellen Waterston has been appointed as Oregon's new Poet Laureate following Anis Mojgani's term, effective immediately for two years. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

In brief: Acclaimed writer Taylor named El Cerrito's 2024-25 poet laureate

Tess Taylor aims to enhance poetry education and community engagement as the poet laureate of El Cerrito.
She will mentor students and build partnerships to celebrate poetry and community diversity. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 months ago
Writing

Her love of words began in Miami-Dade's public libraries. Now she's the county's poet laureate

Caridad Moro-Gronlier named Miami-Dade County's new poet laureate, following Richard Blanco.
Moro-Gronlier, influenced by childhood experiences, dreams of impacting others through poetry. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Writing

Mississauga's outgoing poet laureate reflects on his time in the role | CBC News

Ayomide Bayowa served as Mississauga's poet laureate from November 2021, focusing on amplifying community voices.
Bayowa emphasized the importance of the poet laureate position in speaking for all residents and supporting other poets. [ more ]
The Mercury News
6 months ago
Writing

Saratoga English teacher chosen as Los Gatos poet laureate

William Ward Butler named Los Gatos's next poet laureate.
Butler plans to engage students in creative writing and expand poetry's audience. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

Australia will get a poet laureate next year. Here's what needs to change first | Sarah Holland-Batt

Australia's new poet laureate aims to enhance poetry's profile, but requires strengthened support and infrastructure for literary engagement. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Writing

Meet Oregon's new Poet Laureate, Ellen Waterston

Ellen Waterston has been appointed as Oregon's new Poet Laureate following Anis Mojgani's term, effective immediately for two years. [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

In brief: Acclaimed writer Taylor named El Cerrito's 2024-25 poet laureate

Tess Taylor aims to enhance poetry education and community engagement as the poet laureate of El Cerrito.
She will mentor students and build partnerships to celebrate poetry and community diversity. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 months ago
Writing

Her love of words began in Miami-Dade's public libraries. Now she's the county's poet laureate

Caridad Moro-Gronlier named Miami-Dade County's new poet laureate, following Richard Blanco.
Moro-Gronlier, influenced by childhood experiences, dreams of impacting others through poetry. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Writing

Mississauga's outgoing poet laureate reflects on his time in the role | CBC News

Ayomide Bayowa served as Mississauga's poet laureate from November 2021, focusing on amplifying community voices.
Bayowa emphasized the importance of the poet laureate position in speaking for all residents and supporting other poets. [ more ]
The Mercury News
6 months ago
Writing

Saratoga English teacher chosen as Los Gatos poet laureate

William Ward Butler named Los Gatos's next poet laureate.
Butler plans to engage students in creative writing and expand poetry's audience. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Writing

From high schools to prison: Why California's poet laureate is always on the road

Poet Laureate Lee Herrick compares his travel schedule to a band on tour, visiting city after city
Herrick emphasizes the power of self-expression and the emotional nature of poetry [ more ]
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