Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/poetry/kay-ryan-reflects-on-role-as-nations-poet-laureate Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Kay Ryan Reflects on Role as Nation’s Poet Laureate Poetry Mar 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT Known for compact writing and for leading a quiet life, Kay Ryan has taken on a very public role as the nation’s poet laureate. For more than 30 years, she has taught remedial English in Marin County, Calif. Her poems are often praised for their wit and wisdom. Read the full transcript here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Known for compact writing and for leading a quiet life, Kay Ryan has taken on a very public role as the nation’s poet laureate. For more than 30 years, she has taught remedial English in Marin County, Calif. Her poems are often praised for their wit and wisdom. Read the full transcript here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now