Alabama

State Poet Laureate

In 1931, Alabama established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Ashley M. Jones, who was appointed in 2021 and will serve through 2026. Jones’ most recent collection is Reparations Now! (Hub City Press, 2021).


City and County Laureates

 

Birmingham

In 2023, Salaam Green was appointed the inaugural poet laureate of Birmingham.