ire’ne lara silva
Poet Laureate of Texas, 2023–
ire’ne lara silva is the author of several poetry collections, including the eaters of flowers (Saddle Road, 2024). She is also the author of the short story collection, the light of your body (Arte Publico, 2026). silva is the recipient of the 2025 Poetry Rising Star Award and the Gold Medal Juan Felipe Herrera Best Poetry Book Award from the International Latino Book Awards.
Named the Texas poet laureate in 2023, she lives in San Antonio on the land of various Indigenous peoples, including the Coahuiltecan tribes.