New US Poet Laureate Named

Charles Simic has been named the 15th Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress. Along with the title, he will receive an $35,000 award, plus $5000 for travel expenses. The post, which is largely ceremonial, is meant to give the poet a chance to work on his/her craft during the year-long tenure.

You can read all about Simic and his new job at this Guardian Unlimited article:
Charles Simic named US poet laureate

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