Governor Hobbs appoints second ever Arizona Poet Laureate
Feb. 19
Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Dr. Laura Tohe as Poet Laureate for the state of Arizona.
Established in 2012, the Poet Laureate inspires the emerging generation of literary artists and educates Arizonans about poets and authors who have influenced the state through their art.
Dr. Tohe is the second ever Poet Laureate in Arizona history. Before her new role, the Diné poet previously served as Poet Laureate of the Navajo Nation for four years. She joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss her new role.
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