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Louisiana Poet Laureate Alison Pelegrin is one of 22 state poets laureate receiving a Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets.
Bring the poet laureate to your hometownPublic nominations are now open for the 40th annual Humanities Awards, including Photographer of the Year, Lifetime Contributions, Book of the Year, and more.
Learn moreThis summer LEH’s 64 Parishes magazine was recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for stories from 2023.
Read MoreA new book scheduled for release on October 15, 2024, by The Helis Foundation John Scott Center will broaden the impact of the dynamic legacy of John T. Scott.
Read MoreThe Academy of American Poets has awarded Louisiana’s Alison Pelegrin a prestigious Poet Laureate Fellowship supporting poetry programming across Louisiana.
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