State Poet Laureate
In 2012, Hawai'i established a state poet laureate position. In 2026, Lee A. Tonouchi was appointed poet laureate of Hawai'i.
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| Type | Title | State |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Program | Leeward Community College: Writing Across the Curriculum | Hawaii |
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