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Exploring the Literary Life of Houston Poet Laureate Reyes Ramirez

Although he represents the city as its premier poet, Reyes Ramirez’s resume is loaded with short fiction, speculative fiction, art criticism, creative nonfiction, and even art curation.

02/25/2026 By Meredith Nudo

q&A

What Makes Poetry Unique? We Ask Houston's New Poet Laureate

“Fiction tends to be traditionally more narrative, but there’s something about poetry that works kind of outside of language.”

06/18/2019 By Ivanka Perez

It’s raining poems, hallelujah!

A Poetic Surprise Comes to Buffalo Bayou Park

Look for a series of hidden water-activated poems in celebration of National Poetry Month.

04/24/2019 By Brittanie Shey

Bayouth

Catching up with Houston's Youth Poet Laureate

We chat with 19-year-old Jackson Neal, whose lauded work as a poet is only getting started.

04/10/2019 By Emmanuella Aina

Write This Way

Are You Houston's Next Poet Laureate?

There's no rhyme or reason why you shouldn't apply.

01/04/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis