State Poet Laureate
In 2005, Montana established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Allen Morris Jones through 2027. Since 2005, Montana has had twelve poets laureate.
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 |
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| Literary Organization | Montana Arts | Montana |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Fact & Fiction Books | Montana |
| Literary Organization | Montana Arts Council | Montana |
| Poetry-Friendly Bookstore | Montana Book & Toy Company | Montana |
Related Poets
Photo credit: Michael Gallacher Patricia Goedicke
Born in 1931, Patricia Goedicke was the author of numerous collections of poetry and the recipient of many awardsRead more about >
Lois Red Elk
Read more about >Lois Red Elk is the author of Why I Return to Makoce (Many Voices Press, 2015), Dragonfly Weather (Lost Horse Press, 2013), and Our Blood Remembers (Many Voices Press, 2011).
Karen Volkman
Read more about >Karen Volkman, author of Whereso (BOA Editions, 2016), is the recipient of the James Laughlin Award, given by the Academy of American Poets, and the Iowa Poetry Prize.