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.
