Articles related to "Kay Ryan"

Kay Ryan, a native Californian, wrote poetry for decades before she received public recognition. Her poems are witty, precise, complex, and they take readers by surprise.

James H. Billington, the librarian of Congress, has appointed California poet, Kay Ryan, the new U. S. Poet Laureate for 2008-2009, replacing Charles Simic.

Current U.S. poet laureate, Kay Ryan, writes clever, little ditties that offer a distinctive reading experience.

Good news! The Festival, once threatened by the economic recession, is on for October 2010. Go to hear Billy Collins and other great poets, and rediscover what matters.

The southernmost city in the continental United States has attracted writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams since the 1920s.

This year marks the 8th annual signature literary event,hosted by Laura Bush and free to the public.