Poet Laureate of Philadelphia explained
Poet Laureate of Philadelphia is a civic position in the City of Philadelphia. The Poet Laureate has been described as an "Ambassador of Poetry". The holder of the position is expected to actively promote literacy and encourage expression in the city. As part of their position, they participate in service work, workshops and readings. One of their commitments is to mentor the Youth Poet Laureate of Philadelphia.[1]
The position was created by the City of Philadelphia during the city administration of Mayor Michael Nutter, and continued under Mayor Jim Kenney. It was originally managed by the city's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. As of 2017, administration of the program was transferred to the Free Library of Philadelphia.
Poets Laureate
The position of Poet Laureate of Philadelphia has a two-year duration, and is generally announced in January.
Youth Poets Laureate
The position of Youth Poet Laureate of Philadelphia has a one-year duration, corresponding roughly to the school year. It is often announced in June or July. The Youth Poet Laureate receives mentoring from the Philadelphia Poet Laureate, and is encouraged to develop a "signature project that engages the public" during their year.
Notes and References
- News: Hobayan . Leslieann . Ambassador of Poetry . 25 February 2019 . Lafayette Gazette . Spring . 2017.
- News: Burton . Jazmyn . Philadelphia names Sonia Sanchez first poet laureate . 25 February 2019 . Temple News Center . January 28, 2012.
- News: Booker . Bobbi . Sonia Sanchez tribute to celebrate poet's life and work . 25 February 2019 . The Philadelphia Tribune . July 29, 2018.
- News: Middleton. Josh. Frank Sherlock Named Philly's Second Poet Laureate. 18 February 2014. Philadelphia Magazine. January 31, 2014.
- News: Filreis . Al . Frank Sherlock named Philadelphia's Poet Laureate . 25 February 2019 . Jacket . February 6, 2014.
- News: Sherlock . Frank . Documenting Histories, Interpreting Dreams, The city's outgoing Poet Laureate on the poem of Philadelphia . 25 February 2019 . The Philadelphia Citizen . January 7, 2016.
- News: Baker . Brandon . Yolanda Wisher announced as Philadelphia's third poet laureate . 25 February 2019 . Philadelphia Inquirer . February 5, 2016.
- News: Timpane . John . Yolanda Wisher named Philly's third poet laureate . 25 February 2019 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . February 5, 2016.
- News: Yolanda Wisher . 25 February 2019 . North Penn School District . February 27, 2019.
- Web site: Meet Philadelphia's new poet laureate, Raquel Salas Rivera: Poet, migrant, bridge-builder. Timpane. John . Philadelphia Inquirer . January 8, 2018.
- Web site: Philadelphia Poet Laureate. Free Library of Philadelphia. en-US. 2019-02-18.
- Web site: Philly's Poet Laureate on the Difference Between a Philadelphian and an American. Murrell. David. 2019-01-20. Philadelphia Magazine. en-US. 2019-02-24.
- News: Crimmins . Peter . Philly poet laureate writes verse on Puerto Rican debt . 25 February 2019 . WHYY . April 26, 2018.
- Web site: Harden. Brandon T.. Trapeta B. Mayson named next poet laureate of Philadelphia. 2021-03-18. Philadelphia Inquirer. 12 December 2019 . en.
- Web site: Trapeta B. Mayson, M.S.S. '95, Named Philly's New Poet Laureate Bryn Mawr College. 2021-03-18. www.brynmawr.edu.
- Web site: 2019-12-20. Getting to know Philly's new Poet Laureate. 2021-03-18. Artblog. en.
- Web site: Blog: Philly, Meet Your New Poet Laureate. 2022-01-15. Free Library of Philadelphia. en-US.
- Web site: Cartagena . Rosa . 2024-01-20 . Temple alum Kai Davis is Philly’s new poet laureate . 2024-01-20 . The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- News: Hill . Miriam . Talking with Philly's first youth poet laureate . 25 February 2019 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . January 18, 2013.
- News: Booker . Bobbi . City teen named Youth Poet Laureate . 25 February 2019 . The Philadelphia Tribune . January 23, 2013.
- News: We can speak': West Philly youth poet takes on the governor . 25 February 2019 . West Philly Local . June 14, 2013.
- News: Patel . Neema Roshania . Philadelphia youth poet laureate looks to 'give a voice to young people' . 25 February 2019 . WHYY . June 24, 2014.
- News: Snyder . Susan . Sixteen-year-old named Phila. Youth Poet Laureate . 25 February 2019 . The PHiladelphia Inquirer . June 16, 2014.
- News: Rybak . Sue Ann . Mt. Airy teenager named Youth Poet Laureate . 25 February 2019 . Chestnut Hill Local . July 1, 2014.
- News: Simon . Caroline . David Jones named city youth poet laureate . 25 February 2019 . Phlladelphia Inquirer . June 16, 2015.
- News: Staff . Harriet . David Jones is Philadelphia's Youth Poet Laureate! . 25 February 2019 . Poetry Foundation . June 18, 2015.
- News: Owens . Cassie . Meet Philly's first-ever genderqueer youth poet laureate . 24 February 2019 . Billy Penn . July 25, 2016.
- News: Villarreal . Alexandra . City's new Youth Poet: Breaking down barriers with poetry . 25 February 2019 . Philadelphia Inquirer . July 7, 2016.
- News: Skolnick . Melissa . Why Philadelphia's youth poet laureate is curating an anthology of youth poetry . 25 February 2019 . GeneroCity . February 6, 2017.
- Web site: Otter Jung-Allen Capstone . Science Leadership Academy @ Center City . 25 February 2019. May 19, 2017.
- News: Timpane . John . Meet Philly's new youth poet laureate, out of Mastery Charter . 24 February 2019 . Philadelphia Inquirer . September 7, 2017.
- News: Crimmins . Peter . Philadelphia names its newest Youth Poet Laureate . 24 February 2019 . WHYY . September 6, 2017.
- News: Smith . Alexa . An Interview with Husnaa Hashim, Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate . 25 February 2019 . Apiary . January 27, 2018.
- News: El-Mekki . Sharif . If We Continue To Cut Our Arts Programs We Won't Have Students Like Youssef Kromah and Philly Youth Poet Laureate Husnaa Hashim . 24 February 2019 . Philadelphia's 7th Ward . September 17, 2017.
- News: Crimmins . Peter . Philadelphia names youth poet laureate . 25 February 2019 . WHYY . August 28, 2018.
- Web site: Philadelphia Poet Laureate. Free Library of Philadelphia. en-US. 2019-02-24.
- Web site: Blog: Meet the 2019-2020 Youth Poet Laureate!. 2021-03-18. Free Library of Philadelphia. en-US.
- Web site: Graham. Kristen A.. A Girl Scout from the Northeast is Philly's new Youth Poet Laureate. 2021-03-18. Philadelphia Inquirer. 7 October 2020 . en.
- Web site: Blog: Andre'a Rhoads Named the 2021-2022 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate. 2021-07-12. Free Library of Philadelphia. en-US.
- Web site: Blog: Introducing the 2022–23 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate... . 2023-08-04 . Free Library of Philadelphia . en-US.
- Web site: Graham . Kristen A. . 2023-09-18 . Philly's new youth poet laureate says writing is her way to 'detox from everything.' Here is her story. . 2023-09-19 . Inquirer.com . en.
- Web site: 'I'm gonna show us the way forward': Philly names Oyewumi Oyeniyi its new Youth Poet Laureate . 2023-09-19 . WHYY . en-US.