The State Poet of Rhode Island is the poet laureate for the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The program was established in 1987, is codified in Chapter 42-100 of the State of Rhode Island General Laws. The five-year appointment by the Governor carries an annual salary of $1,000.
List of Poets Laureate
- Michael S. Harper (1988–1993)
- C.D. Wright (1994–1999)
- Tom Chandler (2000–2007)
- Lisa Starr (2007–2012)
- Rick Benjamin (2013–2016)
- Tina Cane (2016–2024)
- Colin Channer (2024–2029)
See also
References
- ^ "Rhode Island", State Poets, Library of Congress, retrieved 2020-02-11
- "Chapter 42-100 State Poet", State of Rhode Island General Laws, retrieved 2020-02-11
- Pina, Alisha A. "Michael S. Harper, R.I.'s first poet laureate". The Providence Journal.
- writer, Nancy Burns-Fusaro Sun staff (18 September 2019). "Starr to take reins at Arts Café Mystic, join Hillary Clinton at N.Y. tribute". Westerly Sun.
- Staff Writer. "Rhode Island Poet Laureate Rick Benjamin: Poems that answer the question 'Why?'". The Providence Journal.
- "Tina Cane". Academy of American Poets. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- "Brown University literary arts professor named Rhode Island poet laureate | Brown University". www.brown.edu. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
External links
| Poets Laureate of Rhode Island | |
|---|---|
|
 | This poetry-related article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |