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Kay Ryan is serving a second consecutive term as U.S. Poet Laureate. The position used to be known as the Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress.
Ryan's books include The Niagra River (2005), Say Uncle (2000), and Elephant Rocks (1996).
Ryan was born in San Jose, California, and she taught for many years at the College of Marin.
Here is a link to more information:
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2009/09-073.html
