Poets transform language into powerful emotional, historical and cultural expression. Through rhythm, narrative and lyrical truth, these literary voices inspire reflection and connection. From renowned performance poets and writing mentors to cultural storytellers and award-winning authors, poets use the power of words to spark imagination and share diverse perspectives.
Our top poets—including celebrated American poets, famous female poets and generational voices—deliver unforgettable performances and engaging talks for literary festivals, university events and creative workshops. They explore storytelling, introspection and artistic freedom, helping audiences find deeper meaning and personal voice.
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Top 9 Poets
Lorna Dee Cervantes Feminist, Activist Poet
Lorna Dee Cervantes is an award-winning Chicana, Native Amer... Read More
Yusef Komunyakaa Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet & Professor at NYU
Award-winning poet and lecturer Yusef Komunyakaa is well-kno... Read More
Ada Limon Poet Laureate of the United States and Finalist for National...
Ada Limón grew up in Sonoma California before attending The... Read More
Kevin Young Distinguished Poet National Book Award Finalist
Kevin Young is the Director of the Schomburg Center for Rese... Read More
Leslie Marmon Silko Acclaimed Native American Novelist, Poet and Essayist
Leslie Marmon Silko is known for her verse treatment of Nati... Read More
Naomi Shihab Nye Accomplished Poet and Author
Naomi Shihab Nye was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her father... Read More
Juan Felipe Herrera Former Poet Laureate of the United States
The son of migrant farm workers, Herrera was educated at UCL... Read More
Amanda Seales Entertainer, TV Personality and Self-Help Commentator
Amanda Seales is an American entertainer. Aside from her sol... Read More
Natasha Trethewey Former Poet Laureate of the United States
Poet Natasha Trethewey served two terms as the 19th Poet Lau... Read More
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Javier Zamora Memoirist, Poet of “Unaccompanied” (2017), New York Times Bestselling Author of “Solito” (2022) & Advocate for Immigrant Voices in the Arts
Javier Zamora is a Salvadoran-American poet and activist. Fleeing the Salvadoran Civil War, his parents migrat... Read More
Jericho Brown Acclaimed Poet, American Book Award Winner
Please (New Issues, 2008), Jericho Brown's debut poetry collection, won the 2009 American Book Award and has g... Read More
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Joshua Bennett Professor of Literature and Distinguished Chair of Humanities at MIT
American author, educator, and creative mind. He holds the esteemed position of a Professor of English and Cre... Read More
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Joy Harjo Former United States Poet Laureate
Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, is a member of the Mvskoke Nation and belongs to... Read More
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Juan Felipe Herrera Former Poet Laureate of the United States
The son of migrant farm workers, Herrera was educated at UCLA and Stanford University, and he earned his MFA f... Read More
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