The laureate will also collaborate with Newark Public Schools and Newark Public Library on poetry workshops, engagement and outreach.” A new poet laureate will be chosen every two years.

NEWARK, NJ — Newark officially has its first-ever poet laureate: Margie “Mia X” Johnson. Earlier this year, city officials ...

Professional poets who are based in Newark have until Monday, February 3, to be considered for the 2025-26 Poet Laureate role. A selection committee will evaluate all entries and choose top ...

As Newark’s Poet Laureate, she will receive an annual honorarium of $5,000 and a programmatic budget of up to $10,000, administered by the City’s Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs.

The Poet Laureate program, led by the city’s Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs, aims to inspire the next generation of Newark poets and highlight the city’s rich literary history.

The City of Newark has launched its inaugural Poet Laureate program, Mayor Ras Baraka announced on Tuesday. The role is open to professional poets 21 and older who have been based in Newark for ...

Joy Harjo, who was appointed as U.S. poet laureate in 2019, is the first Native American to take on the role. She was born in Tulsa, Okla., and is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.