NORTHERN APPALACHIAN FOLK FESTIVAL NAMES “POET LAUREATES OF NORTHERN APPALACHIA”

The Northern Appalachian Folk Festival has announced the first recipients of a newly-created award meant to honor those who have made significant achievements in poetry.

Jack Smith, Nick Brisini and Danny Meagher will be awarded the title of “Poet Laureates of Northern Appalachia” at ceremonies on Saturday, September 7^th during the annual festival.  The three are currently working on a book of poetry that was recently submitted to WVU Press for publication later this year.

A poet laureate is a title given to those who have made significant achievements in poetry and is typically given by governments, foundations and community organizations.  For more information on the Poet Laureate of Northern Appalachia program, people can log on to naffinc.org