California Poet Laureate

The Governor’s advocate for the art of poetry

California Arts Council Announces Open Call for Applications to Name First-Ever California Teen Poet Laureate

Accepting submissions now through November 30

Fresno writer and professor will be first to officially serve a second term as the Governor’s advocate for the art of poetry

New poetry project from California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick invites Californians to write about their state

Writer, professor, and former Fresno Poet Laureate to serve the state of California through poetry and creative expression