Poet Laureate

Shortly after Anis Mojgani was named Oregon's poet laureate, a pandemic broke out and Mojgani found himself stuck at home in Portland. He shifted toward virtual readings and workshops, doing what he could to make the most of his new role.

Tonight on "Literary Arts: The Archive Project," Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and newly-named U.S. Poet Laureate, Tracy K. Smith, shares excerpts from her writings and discusses literature’s role in the viability of our culture. 

A look at the life and impact of Oregon's beloved poet laureate, William Stafford.