Poets gathered at the Public Works Art Center in Summerville Friday, March 14, for a night of readings that ranged from ...

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 ...

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

Austin's first Poet Laureate will hold a two-year position to promote poetry, literacy and literary arts in Austin.

The longtime Central Texas creative with experience in poetry and theater was named to the new position in March.

St. Louis is looking for its next bard. The city offers established poets the chance to be St. Louis' poet laureate. The title has been held by Michael Castro, Jane Ellen Ibur and Shirley LeFlore, and ...

Johnson, an artist, educator, poet and community organizer deeply rooted in Newark, was selected for the role by a 15-member ...

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.

What sets spoken word artist and new Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley apart from others is her vulnerability and honesty in storytelling.