United States Poet Laureate

Apr

2022

The Best American Poetry 2021 edited by Tracy K. Smith

I’ve been collecting this series since it began in 1988, and though my enthusiasm for each volume differs, I love how it’s become an historical artifact of sorts. Each volume features a guest editor (2021 is curated by Tracy K. Smith, Poet Laureate of the U.S. 2017-2019), who, along with their picks for the 75 …

Nov

2020

When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry edited by Joy Harjo

This collection is so absolutely beautiful! Whether you’re new to poetry or a seasoned vet, this anthology is a winner. Nature poetry, race poetry, and eco poetry all join hands to tell us about the land we live on, the people who have always been here, and how we can find hope in each other …

United States Poet Laureate

The Best American Poetry 2021 edited by Tracy K. Smith

When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry edited by Joy Harjo

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