York City is searching for its next poet laureate, a 2-year position to inspire literary creativity. Applications are open.

A look at George Yatchisin’s conversations with local book clubs and the evolving role of Santa Barbara’s poet laureate.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hilary Steele, seen holding her prize, said she was looking forward to promoting Peterborough's arts scene and the city's heritage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The search is on for an accomplished poet to serve as Los Angeles’ literary ambassador. In a statement, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said ...

Boyle Heights students taking part in “Feng Shui Poetry in the Parks” visit nature throughout the city to write poetry. Students credit poetry and nature exposure with helping them build confidence ...

Young poet and social justice activist Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate, was just 22 when her “The Hill We Climb” launched the literary art back into a major worldwide spotlight ...

The search is on for an accomplished poet to serve as Los Angeles’ literary ambassador. In a statement, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said that the Poet Laureate “uses poetry and spoken word to inspire, ...

The application period to vie for the role of 2026 Los Angeles Poet Laureate is open, Mayor Karen Bass announced Saturday. Poet Laureate is a civic role dedicated to celebrating and advancing the arts ...

Hilary Steele, seen holding her prize, said she was looking forward to promoting Peterborough's arts scene and the city's heritage [Emily Steele/Toby Wood] Peterborough's new poet laureate said ...

Crisosto Apache was recently named Colorado’s poet laureate, the first Indigenous person to hold that title. Apache is Mescalero Apache, Chiricahua Apache, and Diné.