In October 1971, Gov. Dale Bumpers named Peter, now aged 80, as the state’s fourth poet laureate. The Arkansas Poet Laureate position was an honorary title created by the state legislature in 1923.

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Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This ...

Applications are due June 2, 2025, by 5 p.m. Interviews will be conducted in mid-May. The selected poet’s contract will begin after July 1, 2025. Applications are ONLY accepted through ...

In a development project as big as Sharswood, there was a lot of cement being poured. That opened up possibilities — and a ...

Although it is a poetry book written for children, ‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’ by Shel Silverstein offers insight for readers ...

In honor of National Poetry month, WBOI’s Julia Meek discusses Poetz Portal’s mission and the power of the spoken word with ...

April is National Poetry Month. Poets share advice on how to make a meaningful connection with the art form. One tip? Think ...

On the first Friday of April, we head to the café for the latest installment of Cambridge Night Readings, a weekly series ...

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