State Poet Laureate
In 1926, Kentucky established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Kathleen Driskell, who was appointed to a one-year term in 2025.
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Find poetry readings, workshops, festivals, conferences, literary organizations, and poetry-friendly bookstores, and learn more about poets laureate, in your area.
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| Type | Title | State |
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| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | CoffeeTree Books | Kentucky |
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