Yesterday, it was announced that Ada Limón — a local writer + award-winning poet — was named the 24th US Poet Laureate, considered to be one of the nation’s most prestigious and high-profile literary positions. This title makes Ada the official poet of the US. |
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Ada Limón | Photo courtesy of Library of Congress |
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Bio
Ada grew up in Sonoma, CA, earned an MFA from the Creative Writing Program at New York University + moved to Lexington 11 years ago to be with her now-husband, a racing journalist.
Throughout her ~20-year career, she has published six books + her poetry collection, titled “Bright Dead Things,” has sold 40,000+ copies. Her poems are inspired by the natural world, written in an approachable + accessible language. Fun fact: Ada’s poem titled “Give Me This” recounts scenes from her Bluegrass horse farm here in Lexington.
The US Poet Laureate
Ada’s new role is a year-long term + she will officially begin on Thurs., Sept. 29. During this time, she will work remotely from Lexington while seeking to raise a greater appreciation for the reading and writing of poetry. US poet laureates are appointed by the Librarian of Congress and receive a $35,000 stipend.
Bibliography Look for Ada’s books to be on sale at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Ste. B. Podcast
In addition to her published works, Ada is also the host of a critically-acclaimed poetry podcast called “The Slowdown.”
As Ada continues to grow into this new position, she hopes to bring poetry to the community — giving public readings at parks + other settings. We’ll keep you updated on any public reading events we hear about. |
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Here’s your chance to own a piece of Lexington history. The recently closed Parkette Drive-In announced it will be having a memorabilia sale on Sat., July 23 from 10 a.m.-3p.m. Shirts, hats, menus + decor will be available for purchase. The sale is first-come, first-serve and cash only.
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