State Poet Laureate
In 1963, Mississippi established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Ann Fisher-Wirth, who was appointed to a four-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 | Gulf Coast Writers' Association, Inc. | Mississippi |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Square Books | Mississippi |
| Literary Organization | The Mississippi Arts Commission | Mississippi |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Reed's Gum Tree Books | Mississippi |
| Literary Organization | The Mississippi Writers Guild | Mississippi |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Off Square Books | Mississippi |
| Literary Organization | Mississippi Humanities Council | Mississippi |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Turning Pages Books | Mississippi |
| Literary Organization | Mississippi Cultural Crossroads | Mississippi |
| Literary Organization | The Mississippi Writers Page | Mississippi |
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