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Poet Laureate

The Poet Laureate program was established in Prince Edward Island in 2002.

Objectives of the program:

to celebrate Prince Edward Island and its people;
to raise the profile of Prince Edward Island poets;
to promote a higher standard of literacy;
to raise public awareness of poetry and of the spoken word;
to create a spokesperson for literature in general and poetry in particular; and
to provide a focal point for the expression of PEI culture and heritage through the literary arts.

Selection criteria:

individual is active and recognized as a poet of stature who has published at least one volume of poetry within the last ten years with a reputable publishing house, or whose body of work over the years has brought honour to themselves and the province;
a full-time resident of Prince Edward Island and have been a resident of the province for at least the five years preceding the appointment.
Poetry produced in either the English or French language is considered in making the selection of poet laureate but age, gender and ethnic background are not considered.

Poet Laureates of Prince Edward Island

Diane Hicks Morrow 20013 -

Hugh MacDonald 2009 to 2013

David Helwig 2008 to 2009

(Late) Frank Ledwell 2004 to 2007

John Smith 2002 to 2004

Website:

http://www.poetrypei.com/

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