Iris, born in 1983, has an impressive literary and educational background. He served as Poet Laureate of Cincinnati and has been Writer-in-Residence at both the Cincinnati and Hamilton County ...

There’s a lot going on in the poetry community right now. My Santa Barbara Independent colleague, George Yatchisin, will ...

As the very first U.S. youth poet laureate, a position she earned for ... Mashable Top Stories Stay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news.

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 34-year-old Jones, whose term as the state's poet laureate will end late this year, is the featured speaker at Decatur's inaugural Celebrating Women of Character event Saturday at Ingalls Harbor.

Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, BA ’71, MA ‘72, a celebrated poet and author, was named Michigan’s third poet laureate. The announcement, made in February by the Michigan Department of Education and the Library ...