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In a city known for its poets and poetry, being named Chicago’s first poet laureate is high praise and a tall order. But teacher, producer, composer, performer and poet avery young, who styles his name in all lowercase, said he can’t wait to get started serving as the city’s poetry ambassador.
The poet laureate program is supported by the Chicago Public Library, the Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Poetry Foundation.
Chicago officially has its first-ever poet laureate.
The new Chicago Poet Laureate program aims to increase awareness of Chicago’s historic contributions to the literary arts while celebrating and honoring the efforts of Chicago’s working artists.
“Why is the Black mind a continuous mind? Because the work of freedom is slow.”