LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Library of Congress named Lexington writer Ada Limón the 24th U.S. poet laureate Tuesday. Limón has written six poetry books, and she’s won major awards for her works.
But what exactly is the U.S. poet laureate and what do they do? Here’s what to know about the position, courtesy of the Library of Congress.
What is the U.S. poet laureate?
