Simon Armitage excited to be northerner' getting City of London freedomSimon Armitage was awarded the Freedom of the City of London, recognizing his contributions to poetry and its promotion among youth.
Massachusetts announces its first state poet laureate positionMassachusetts has established its first-ever poet laureate to promote the arts and inspire writers across the state.
Australia will get a poet laureate next year. Here's what needs to change first | Sarah Holland-BattAustralia's new poet laureate aims to enhance poetry's profile, but requires strengthened support and infrastructure for literary engagement.
Meet Oregon's new Poet Laureate, Ellen WaterstonEllen Waterston has been appointed as Oregon's new Poet Laureate following Anis Mojgani's term, effective immediately for two years.
Summer at the Racetrack with Ada LimonHorses are not just a metaphor in Ada Limón's poems but symbols of daily life in Lexington, Kentucky.
In brief: Acclaimed writer Taylor named El Cerrito's 2024-25 poet laureateTess 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.
Summer at the Racetrack with Ada LimonHorses are not just a metaphor in Ada Limón's poems but symbols of daily life in Lexington, Kentucky.
In brief: Acclaimed writer Taylor named El Cerrito's 2024-25 poet laureateTess 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.