Ada Limón was born and raised in California. She is Mexican-American and the first Latina poet laureate, which is a milestone ...

Right here in the Commonwealth, writing is flourishing in a way that can rival any other state in America,” the state’s new poet laureate said.

Gov. Andy Beshear joined Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House this week to announce the appointment of award-winning poet, ...

Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is an annual celebration held every April that ...

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture announced Thursday, April 17, that Oppong-Yeboah will be the ...

Now, his efforts have resulted in a city first. Last week, the 27-year-old Williamsburg man was appointed the city’s inaugural poet laureate. In the new role, Nixon will serve as an ambassador t ...

Sacramento recognized its poet laureate ahead of the release of his new poetry book, “Unlocked: The Laureate Years.” ...

The Cleveland Botanical Garden hosted U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon and four local poets Saturday for readings on and ...

BOSTON — Massachusetts is now accepting applications to fill the role of poet laureate of Massachusetts. In February, Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order establishing the position of ...

University of Florida undergraduate students unveiled Poetry in the Gardens, a public art installation, during Friday’s ...

Nixon, serving as a literary arts ambassador, brings 10 years of poetry writing and performance to his new role.