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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Robin Coste Lewis Acclaimed Scholar, Artist & National Book Award-Winning Poet of the “Voyage of the Sable Venus” (2015)
Robin Coste Lewis is an acclaimed American poet, artist, and scholar. Her debut poetry collection, "Voyage of... Read More
Roxy Azari Spoken Word Artist/Slam Poet; Activist on Social Change and Social Justice
Roxanna ‘Roxy’ Azari is an Iranian-American Poet, Performer, Writer and Educator who breathes and works toward... Read More
Category: Activists , Education Speakers , Poets
Rupi Kaur Writer, Artist and Bestselling Author of Milk and Honey
Rupi Kaur is a writer and artist based in Toronto Canada. She drew until the age of 17 when she began to sway... Read More
Category: Authors , Creativity Speakers , Poets
Sandra Cisneros Bestselling Author and Poet
In 1954, I was born in Chicago, the third and only daughter in a family of seven. I received my bachelor's deg... Read More
Category: Authors , Hispanic Heritage Speakers , Poets
Sarah Kay Poet and Founder of Project V.O.I.C.E.
Sarah Kay is a spoken word poet who grew up in New York City and began performing her poetry at barely fourtee... Read More
Category: Authors , Women's Speakers , University Speakers
Sekou Andrews National Poetry Slam Champion and Leading Poetic Voice
With the Sekou effect, Sekou Andrews is influencing the corporate world one poem at a time. Sekou, a globally... Read More
Category: Motivational Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Creativity Speakers
Staceyann Chin Spoken Word Poet, Performing Artist and LGBT Rights Political Activist
Staceyann Chin is a spoken word poet, performance artist, and political activist for LGBT rights. Her writing... Read More
Category: Activists , Arts Culture Keynote Speakers , Diversity Speakers
Tricia Hersey Poet and Activist, Founder of The Nap Ministry, Racial and Social Justice Advocate
When you see Tricia Hersey's artwork, you are seeing a practice that is unrestrained and defies the boundaries... Read More
Category: Activists , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Valerie June Prolific Singer-Songwriter & Poet
Valerie June Hockett, known as Valerie June, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and poet... Read More
Warsan Shire Award-Winning Poet & Author of Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth
Warsan Shire is a writer and essayist. Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth, her presentation handout, was del... Read More
Yusef Komunyakaa Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet & Professor at NYU
Award-winning poet and lecturer Yusef Komunyakaa is well-known for his personal poetry concerning race, the Vi... Read More
Category: Authors , Creativity Speakers , Poets
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