2025-2026 Official Poet Laureate Tour Request Form
As a part of the 2025-26 Michigan Poet Laureate Program, the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education will support a limited number of events for the Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd to engage with audiences across the state of Michigan in schools or libraries. As a part of these limited events, the speaker fee, travel, and accommodation costs are covered.
If you are interested in hosting an event with the Michigan Poet Laureate, please fill out the form below with as much information as possible.
Application closes on Thursday, July 31, 2025 for event requests supported by the State of Michigan. The application may be reposted for additional applicants during the 2026 tour year*:
*If your application is not selected or your organization does not fit the application qualifications, you may submit an alternate request directly to PoetLaureate@Michigan.gov to be forward on to the Michigan Poet Laureate. Acceptance of requests is based on Poet Laureate's availability. Poet Laureate may also charge speaker fees and travel/accommodation costs for these requests.