Lexington's Ada Limon Named Poet Laureate
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Ada Limon of Lexington, KY wins the MacArthur Genius Grant.
Ada Limon of Lexington, KY wins the MacArthur Genius Grant.
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Lexington's Ada Limon Named Poet Laureate
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Ada Limon of Lexington, KY wins the MacArthur Genius Grant.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipFinally tonight, Ada Lamont of Lexington is the nation's poet laureate.
She's the winner of a MacArthur Genius grant, the grant of $800,000 lets artists, writers, scientists and other innovators pursue their work.
In a statement, the MacArthur Foundation praised Lamont as a poet, quote, heightening our attention to the wonders of the natural world and our connections with one another across six books of poetry.
She melds close observations with a direct tone that resonates powerfully with a wide readership.
Congratulations to her.
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