Michigan

In 2023, Nandi Comer was appointed state poet laureate. Comer will serve as Michigan's first poet laureate since the 1950s. 


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 2022, Masaki Takahashi was named poet laureate of Lansing, Michigan. Takahashi will serve a two-year term.


Upper Peninsula

In 2023, Beverly Matherne was appointed poet laureate of the Upper Peninsula. She will serve a one-year term. 
 


Detroit

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