In 1957, North Dakota established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Denise Lajimodiere. Lajimodiere is the author of Stringing Rosaries (North Dakota State University Press, 2019), the recipient of a Gold Medal from the Midwest Book Awards, as well as a Silver and a Bronze Medal from the Independent Book Publishers Association.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Main Street Books | North Dakota |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Books On Broadway | North Dakota |
| Conference | Annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering | North Dakota |
| Conference | University of North Dakota Writers Conference | North Dakota |
| Writing Program | University of North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Literary Organization | Red River Valley Writing Project | North Dakota |