The poet laureate of Connecticut is the poet laureate for the U.S. state of Connecticut. The poet laureate of Connecticut was established in 1985 by Public Act 85-221 of the Connecticut General Assembly. Five-year residents of the state with a demonstrated career in poetry are eligible for the honorary appointment as an advocate for poetry and literary arts.

List of poets laureate

The following have held the position:

  • James Merill (1985–1995)
  • Leo Connellan (1996–2001)
  • Marilyn Nelson (2001–2007)
  • John Hollander (2007–2009)
  • Dick Allen (2010–2015)
  • Rennie McQuilkin (2015–2018)
  • Margaret Gibson (2019–2022)
  • Antoinette Brim-Bell (2022–2025)

External links

  • Poets Laureate of Connecticut at the Library of Congress

See also

  • Poet laureate
  • List of U.S. states' poets laureate
  • United States Poet Laureate

References



Connecticut Poet Laureate

Poet Laureate Uk List / Poet Laureate Is A Woman Of The People

U.S. Poet Laureate

City Poet Laureate Rockford Area Arts Council

Congratulations to our first Poet Laureate Colchester High School