ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The city is now accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 Poet Laureate and the 2026 Youth Poet.
The City Poet Laureate position promotes literacy, literature and creativity for residents.
“We’re so grateful to our outgoing Poet Laureate and Youth Poet for sharing their voices, creativity, and passion with the Rockford community. Their work has inspired readers and writers of all ages to see poetry as both personal expression and community connection. We look forward to welcoming the next poets who will continue this tradition—bringing new energy, perspectives, and stories to our city,” said Anthony Cortez, director of the Rockford Public Library…