In 1923, Oklahoma established a state poet laureate position, which is presently held by Jay Snider. Snider was appointed in 2022 and will serve a one-year term.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Organization | Oklahoma Arts Institute | Oklahoma |
| Writing Program | Red Earth MFA University of Oklahoma City | Oklahoma |
| Literary Organization | Oklahoma Center for the Book | Oklahoma |
| Literary Organization | Poetry Society of Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Writing Program | Oklahoma State University in Stillwater | Oklahoma |
| Writing Program | University of Oklahoma in Norman | Oklahoma |
| Writing Program | University of Central Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Literary Organization | Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. | Oklahoma |
| Festival | Scissortail Creative Writing Festival | Oklahoma |
| Festival | Oklahoma Literary Arts Festival | Oklahoma |
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