California Poet Laureate
The Governor’s advocate for the art of poetry.
April 23, 2025
Governor Newsom Reappoints Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate
Fresno writer and professor will be first to officially serve a second term as the Governor’s advocate for the art of poetry
October 6, 2023
Introducing Our California
New poetry project from California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick invites Californians to write about their state
November 18, 2022
Governor Newsom Appoints Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate
Writer, professor, and former Fresno Poet Laureate to serve the state of California through poetry and creative expression