The first to fill that position, administered by the Austin Public Library for a two-year term, is veteran theater artist and spoken-word poet Zell Miller III. "My responsibilitie ...

Paul Simon, a New Deal-style liberal, served Illinois in various political roles and authored 22 books, leaving a lasting ...

Sandburg, the journalist and poet, describes Lincoln’s face, clothes and hat vividly. It’s as if you see Lincoln passing by on the street. Duchrow performs widely at historic events and outdoor ...

Natasha Trethewey, a former U.S. poet laureate, will discuss her memoir, 'House of Being,' on April 3 for the conference. Photo by Jill Norton Preceding the panel is a welcome lunch hosted by the ...

Shelly Conley, a prominent figure in Milwaukee's poetry slam scene, has been named the city's new Poet Laureate. Conley is known for her vulnerable storytelling, particularly in her poem "Papa'z ...

Shelly Conley, a prominent figure in Milwaukee's poetry slam scene, has been named the city's new Poet Laureate. Conley is known for her vulnerable storytelling, particularly in her poem "Papa'z Song, ...