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Recent Examples of poets laureate Additionally, the collaboration between municipal poet laureates and the state poet laureate ensures that Connecticut remains culturally rich with a confluence of poetic voices. — Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026

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This week’s literary geography quiz is a tour of the cafes, clubs and other establishments around New York City that attracted poets and authors.

— J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The two-day event brings together 300 authors, journalists, poets, screenwriters and other literary voices for a weekend of conversations, performances, readings, book signings, and other events.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

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