As the Oregon Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen makes numerous public appearances across the state. She is available to make appearances by request for schools, libraries, and other organizations; please check the calendar page for upcoming events.
If you would like to invite Paulann for a public reading in your community, please download the request form and submit it to the program coordinator. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis, as possible.
For any other questions regarding the Poet Laureate, please contact the program coordinator, Kristy Athens, at info@oregonpoetlaureate.org, or call 503-241-0543, ext. 110.
Oregon's Poet Laureate program is a collaborative project of the state's five cultural partners, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Humanities, and State Historic Preservation Office, with funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust.