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Joy Harjo Named Poet Laureate
Poet, writer and musician Joy Harjo has been chosen by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to be the United States'…
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Rita Dove Tapped as New York Times Poetry Editor
Rita Dove, the country’s poet laureate from 1993 to 1995, has been named poetry editor at The New York Times.…
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Poet Laureate Gets Second Term
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden appointed Tracy K. Smith to serve a second term as the nation's 22nd Poet Laureate…
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New Poet Laureate Starts Tenure
The newest chief poet of the country begins her tenure with a focus on making poetry simple.
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New Poet Laureate Challenges Humanity to Empathize
For some poets, the medium is more than just an art form — it's an expressive, engaging tool that can…
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Tracy Smith Named New Poet Laureate
The Library of Congress has named Tracy Smith its new poet laureate, the nation’s highest honor in that field.
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