Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, a distinguished professor, has been named Michigan's third poet laureate. Boyd is an award-winning author with 13 published books and a passion for promoting poetry.

has been named the city's new Poet Laureate. Conley is known for her vulnerable storytelling, particularly in her poem "Papa'z Song," which explores her relationship with her absent father.

The event will be hosted by U.S. National Beat Poet Laureate and Haverhill resident Mark Lipman ahead of his cross-country poetry tour which hits the road in May.

Katherine E. Schneider, described as a civically engaged poet, will serve a two-year term to promote creative expression and ...

A Wayne State University and University of Michigan professor has been named the state's third-ever poet laureate, the Michigan Department of Education and the Library of Michigan announced on ...