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Posted by: Robert Casper
Today, on the last day of National Poetry Month, we are thrilled to report that the Librarian of Congress has appointed Joy Harjo for a second term as U.S. Poet Laureate.
Posted in: Collections, News and Events, Poets Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser reminisces about the late singer-songwriter John Prine and their popular 2005 event at the Library of Congress.
Posted in: Collections, Guest Posts, News and Events, Poets Laureate
Posted by: Robert Casper
As the staff of the Poetry and Literature Center has moved to working remotely, and a number of our spring events have been canceled, we’ve talked about how we might promote poetry virtually. Today, we'd like to highlight "Dear Poet," a popular online feature by the Academy of American Poets that fosters an active engagement with both poems and the poets who write them—including a number of Poets Laureate.
Posted in: Collections, Digital Resources, Poets Laureate, State Poets