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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/PoetLaureate">www.Michigan.gov/PoetLaureate</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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 <a href="mailto:PoetLaureate@michigan.gov">PoetLaureate@michigan.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#006EB6;mso-ligatures:none">Adam Oster</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none">, Community Engagement Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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