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Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson dies

Andrea Gibson, Poet Laureate of Colorado, Dead at 49

Andrea Gibson, acclaimed poet and performance artist, died on July 14 at age 49, following a diagnosis with ovarian cancer. The Poet Laureate of Colorado published seven poetry collections, and was the subject of the 2025 documentary ‘Come See Me in the Good Light.

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Andrea Gibson — Colorado state poet laureate, queer activist and spoken-word artist — dies at 49

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Colorado’s Poet Laureate has died

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Corpus Christi’s newest Poet Laureate hopes to unite artists and communities

Kiya Vance, is making history as Corpus Christi’s youngest and first Black poet laureate. Vance is using his passion for poetry and music to build a creative space in the community.

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‘Spread the good news of poetry’: Wisconsin’s poet laureate on what the role means to her

Brenda Cárdenas is Wisconsin’s newest poet laureate. As the state’s ambassador for poetry, the Milwaukee native hopes to inspire creativity through workshops, projects and meeting with young people.

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Meet Wisconsin’s Newest Poet Laureate Brenda Cárdenas

As Wisconsin’s newest poet laureate, Brenda Cárdenas is traveling around the state with a mission: inspiring creativity ...

Andrea Gibson, Colorado's poet laureate, has died

Gov. Jared Polis on Monday mourned the loss of Colorado poet laureate Andrea Gibson, whom he called a champion for the arts ...

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Seattle Youth Poet Laureate launches new book as rising laureate prepares to step up

The poems of Janae Lu, the 2024-25 Seattle Youth Poet Laureate (YPL), have that ability. Lu celebrated the June 25 release of ...

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