Hahn, Kaminsky, Roberson, and Smith Join Academy of American Poets Board
Poets Kimiko Hahn, Ilya Kaminsky, Ed Roberson, and Patricia Smith have been elected to the 15-member Academy of American Poets Board of Chancellors.
Hahn, Kaminsky, Roberson, and Smith were selected by current board members Marilyn Chin, Kwame Dawes, Natalie Diaz, Nikky Finney, Carolyn Forché, Joy Harjo, Marie Howe, Dorianne Laux, Tracy K. Smith, Natasha Trethewey, and Kevin Young, as well as outgoing board members Ellen Bass, Forrest Gander, Terrance Hayes, and David St. John. Board members serve six-year terms.