State Poet Laureate 

In 2026, Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd was appointed state poet laureate. 

City and County Poets Laureate

Grand Rapids

In 2024, Christine Stephens-Krieger was appointed poet laureate of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stephens-Krieger will serve a three-year term.

Lansing

In 2024, Ruelaine Stokes was named poet laureate of Lansing, Michigan, through 2026. 

Upper Peninsula

In 2025, Jesse Koenig was appointed poet laureate of the Upper Peninsula. 

Detroit

In 2024, jessica Care moore was appointed poet laureate of Detroit.