In 1923, Oregon established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Ellen Waterston, who was appointed to a four-year term in 2024.
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 Magazine | Oregon Literary Review | Oregon |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Powell's Hawthorne | Oregon |
| Literary Organization | Lane Literary Guild | Oregon |
| Small Press | Oregon State University Press | Oregon |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | St. John’s Booksellers | Oregon |
| Literary Organization | Literary Arts Portland | Oregon |
| Literary Organization | Independent Publishing Resource Center | Oregon |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Third Street Books | Oregon |
| Literary Organization | Oregon Poetry Association | Oregon |
| Festival | Wordstock | Oregon |
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Photo credit: Jon Medel Marilyn Chin
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