Poet Laureate

California's poets are among the most prestigious in the nation, and the California Poet Laureate is an appointee with the mission to spread the art of poetry from classrooms to boardrooms across the state, to inspire an emerging generation of literary artists and to educate all Californians about the many poets and authors who have influenced our great state through creative literary expression.

About

This page gives a brief summary about the California Poet Laureate position.

History

Find out about the history of Poets Laureate for the state of California.

Current Poet

See the page on the California Poet Laureate currently serving the State of California.

Nominate

The California Poet Laureate serves a two-year term after being confirmed by the state Senate. When the nomination period is open, this page has the official application.