The New York Writers Institute has chosen one of our very own MFA faculty members as the next Poet Laureate of New York State: Kimiko Hahn.

Kimiko Hahn will join novelist Min Jin Lee as the next State Poet and State Author, respectively. These positions were established in 1985 by Governor Mario M. Cuomo and the State Legislature to promote the literary arts in New York State. Awardees serve for two years in their honorary positions and receive a $10,000 honorarium.

This is the topper to a great year of honors for Kimiko Hahn, including the lifetime achievement award from the Poetry Foundation & Poetry Magazine, and a visit to the White House with First Lady Jill Biden.

Please join us in celebrating Kimiko Hahn! I know the people of New York State will love her ability and warmth just as everyone here at Queens College does!

https://www.nyswritersinstitute.org/post/nys-writers-institute-announces-new-york-state-author-and-new-york-state-poet