Columbia’s Next Poet Laureate Wanted | Columbia News

Columbia’s Poet Laureate Jennifer Bartell Boykin is stepping down at the end of this year, making way for a new voice to lead the city’s literary heartbeat. Applications are now open until September 5th for the next laureate — a prestigious three-year role starting January 1, 2027 — with the winner announced live during her final reading on November 22nd. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance for a local poet to shape Columbia’s creative story. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b74725a74c1967d1