Poet Laureates

The Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress serves as the nation’s official poet. During his or her term, the Poet Laureate seeks to raise the national consciousness to a greater appreciation of the reading and writing of poetry. The Poet Laureate is appointed annually by the Librarian of Congress and serves from September to May.

Robert Pinsky – 1997-2000
Department of English, CAS