State Poet Laureate
In 1926, Kentucky established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Kathleen Driskell, who was appointed to a one-year term in 2025.
Poetry Near You
Find poetry readings, workshops, festivals, conferences, literary organizations, and poetry-friendly bookstores, and learn more about poets laureate, in your area.
Recent & Featured Listings
| Type | Title | State |
|---|---|---|
| Literary Organization | The Affrilachian Poets | Kentucky |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Kentucky |
| Literary Organization | Arts Across Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Lincoln's Loft | Kentucky |
| Literary Organization | The Carnegie Center | Kentucky |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Poor Richard's Bookstore | Kentucky |
| Literary Organization | Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts | Kentucky |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Robie Books | Kentucky |
| Literary Organization | The Kentucky State Poetry Society | Kentucky |
| Landmark | Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum | Kentucky |
Related Poets
Photo credit: Michael V. Carlisle Robert Penn Warren
Read more about >Born in 1905, author Robert Penn Warren won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and served as the first U.S. Poet Laureate
Photo credit: Dan Carraco Wendell Berry
Read more about >Poet, essayist, farmer, and novelist Wendell Berry is the author of more than thirty books.
Davis McCombs
Read more about >Davis McCombs is the author of three poetry collections, including lore (University of Utah Press, 2016). His poetry often reflects the landscape and history of his native Kentucky, and he lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.