The Library of Michigan is taking applications to host the current Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd. The Library of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education are supporting a limited number of events for the Dr. Boyd to engage with audiences across the state of Michigan. To apply to host Dr. Boyd and the learn more about the Michigan Poet Laureate program, visit www.Michigan.gov/PoetLaureate<http://www.michigan.gov/PoetLaureate>. Application closes on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The application may be reposted for additional applicants during the 2026 tour year. For any questions about the application or about the Michigan Poet Laureate program, email PoetLaureate@michigan.gov<mailto:PoetLaureate@michigan.gov>. Thanks! Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera@michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>