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Program Poetry & Literature

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Meg Medina, 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

Meet Medina and explore her platform Cuéntame!: Let's talk books.

Ada Limón Named 24th U.S. Poet Laureate

Learn more about Limón, appointed as the 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress on July 12, 2022.

Library Awards 2022 Bobbitt Poetry Prizes to Rita Dove and Heid E. Erdrich

Watch the poets receive their honors.

Jesmyn Ward

Jesmyn Ward Awarded the 2022 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction

Learn more about Ward.

Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature

Listen to historic recordings by Audre Lorde, Kurt Vonnegut, Adrienne Rich, Robert Hayden, and many more

The Library of Congress promotes poetry and literature year-round through our online and in-person programs, our honors and prizes, and our ambassadors.

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Watch Take a front row seat at events with literary luminaries—no matter where you live.
Listen Tune in and discover the literary voices that speak directly to you.
Explore Join our poets laureate as they engage communities across the country.

Bookmarked Blog

Celebrating Contemporary Books & Writers at the Library

Podcast

From the Catbird Seat: The official Poetry and Literature podcast

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