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Poet Laureate

Apr 9

The First Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman Wants You to Know Her Work Goes Beyond Words

She may have been named the first Youth Poet Laureate of the U.S., but Amanda Gorman wants you to know that she's planning to work with more than words.
By Sara Radin
The new poet laureate of the United States, Tracy K. Smith, visits the Library of Congress Poetry and Literature Center in Washington, D.C., last month.
Jun 15

Tracy K Smith Named 22nd US Poet Laureate

Smith will be the 22nd U.S. Poet Laureate and will begin her term in September.
By Sarah Fortinsky
Caricature of Billy Collins by Pablo Lobato
Oct 4

Billy Collins Gleefully Needles Opaque Poets

Former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins discusses his decision to go by Billy, branding oneself as a poet, and the tendency for poets to come off as mysterious.
By Daniel Asa Rose
Phillip Levine photographed by Jill Krementz.
Feb 15

Philip Levine, Poet of the Working Class, Has Died

By Rebecca Kurson
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