Young People's Poet Laureate facts for kids

The Young People's Poet Laureate is a special award and job created by the Poetry Foundation. This group started the position in 2006. The main goal is to encourage and celebrate children's poetry across the United States. At first, it was called the Children's Poet Laureate. But the name was changed to include a wider age range of young people.

Meet the Young People's Poet Laureates

This special role is given to a different poet every few years. These poets are chosen because they are great at writing poems for young people. They help share the joy of poetry with kids and teens everywhere. Here is a list of the amazing poets who have held this important position: