Petersburg's Poet Laureate
Petersburg contains many riches in its beauty,
characters, foibles, history, events and legends.
With this in mind, the Friends of the Library began
a poet laureate celebration in 2004.
2009 Poet Laureate: Amy Kubo
2008 Poet Laureate: Julie Hursey
Read the three poems that won her the top honors for poetry in Petersburg: Return of the ice, Time's nest and Keku Islands.
2007 Poet Laureate: Sue Paulsen
Read Sue Paulsen's biography and poems for Petersburg.
2006 Poet Laureate: Hector Ariceaga
2005 Poet Laureate: Eli Ribich
Read Eli Ribich's biography and poem for Petersburg.
2004 Poet Laureate: Chris Weiss
Read Chris Weiss' biography and poem for Petersburg.