Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Arthur Sze Named 25th US Poet Laureate
Arthur Sze, a 74-year-old poet, has been chosen as the new Poet Laureate of the United States.
This means he's the country's official poet for a period of time.
He takes over from Ada Limón.
Sze is known for his poetry that blends different cultures, histories, and places.
His work often explores themes of cultural understanding and environmental change.
He was born in New York City and has spent much of his life in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He has written and translated for over five decades, and his work has earned him a Pulitzer Prize.
His poetry includes unexpected transitions, going from one place or idea to another to show surprising connections.
Arthur Sze is the new U.S. Poet Laureate.
Sze succeeds Ada Limón, who held the position previously.
Sze is 74 years old and has been writing for over 50 years.
His poetry often explores themes of culture, history, and landscapes.
He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.
- Who
- Arthur Sze
- What
- Named the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States
- When
- Succeeding Ada Limón, whose tenure ended
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To serve as the nation's poet laureate.
- New Role
- 25th Poet Laureate of the United States
- Name
- Arthur Sze
- Age
- 74
- Previous Poet Laureate
- Ada Limón
- Known for
- Poetry on cultures, histories, and landscapes
- Notable Award
- Pulitzer Prize
- Home
- Santa Fe, New Mexico