State Poet Laureate
In 1926, Kentucky established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Silas House, who was appointed to a one-year term in 2023.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Magazine | Appalachian Heritage | Kentucky |
| Small Press | Blair Mountain Press | Kentucky |
| Literary Magazine | The Louisville Review | Kentucky |
| Small Press | Sarabande Books | Kentucky |
| Small Press | Finishing Line Press | Kentucky |
| Writing Program | Western Kentucky University | Kentucky |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | A Reader's Corner | Kentucky |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Carmichael's Bookstore | Kentucky |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | CoffeeTree Books | Kentucky |
| Literary Organization | The Affrilachian Poets | Kentucky |
Related Poets
Photo credit: Dan Carraco Wendell Berry
Read more about >Poet, essayist, farmer, and novelist Wendell Berry is the author of more than thirty books.
Davis McCombs
Read more about >Davis McCombs is the author of three poetry collections, including lore (University of Utah Press, 2016). His poetry often reflects the landscape and history of his native Kentucky, and he lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Constance Merritt
Read more about >Constance Merritt is the author of Blind Girl Grunt: The Selected Blues Lyrics and Other Poems (Headmistress Press, 2017). She lives in Louisville, Kentucky.