Washington State Poet Laureate
Posted by wastatelib on December 21, 2007
This past Thursday, Governor Chris Gregoire named Samuel Green as the very first Washington State Poet Laureate. Legislation for the post of Poet Laureate was passed this year with House Bill 1279. In addition to being a poet, Sam and his wife Sally run Brooding Heron Press on Waldron Island. The Washington State Library has acquired a number of books produced by this small specialty press for the past several years, including many signed, hand-bound, and even one-of-a-kind editions. You can find these books, and those produced by Brooding Heron’s precursor Jawbone Press, in our online catalog.
According to the Governor’s press release, Sam “will serve a two-year term and build awareness and appreciation of poetry through public readings, workshops, lectures, and presentations in communities, schools, colleges, universities and other public settings in geographically diverse areas of the state.” Congratulations on this momentous achievement, Sam!
