Poets of the Public: New England Poet Laureates

Just what does a Poet Laureate do? You have questions and we have answers! Two poets from New England, Oliver de la Paz and Diannely Antigua, will share their poetic work as well as discuss the programs they implemented for their own communities. They will also discuss how they became Poet Laureates, what kinds of opportunities are available through their positions, as well as what sort of pitfalls are present in navigating the role of public poet.