Program Goals
The goals of the Poet Laureate Program are to:
• Promote literature and the arts in the City
• Inspire/encourage residents in their writing and personal expression
• Bring attention to poetry in less traditional settings
• Initiate a dialogue between local poets, cultural organizations, and community institutions.
CURRENT POET LAUREATE
El Cerrito resident Maw Shein Win was selected to serve as the City's first Poet Laureate (2016-2018). Learn more about Maw Shein Win
here.