State Poet Laureate
In 2004, Kansas established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Traci Brimhall, who was appointed to a three-year term in 2022. Medina is the author of Come the Slumberless to the Land of Nod (Copper Canyon Press, 2020).
Poetry Near You
Find poetry readings, workshops, festivals, conferences, literary organizations, and poetry-friendly bookstores, and learn more about poets laureate, in your area.
Recent & Featured Listings
| Type | Title | State |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Program | Haskell Indian Nations University | Kansas |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Watermark Books | Kansas |
| Writing Program | Kansas State University | Kansas |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | The Raven Bookstore | Kansas |
| Writing Program | Pittsburg State University | Kansas |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Rainy Day Books | Kansas |
| Writing Program | University of Kansas | Kansas |
| Landmark | Langston Hughes's Hometown of Lawrence, KS | Kansas |
| Writing Program | Wichita State University | Kansas |
| Literary Organization | The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission | Kansas |
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