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Work and Days named one of the best books of poetry of 2016 by the New York Times
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Tess Taylor Selected to Serve as the El Cerrito's Fourth Poet Laureate

March 12, 2024

El Cerrito resident Tess Taylor was selected to serve as the City's fourth Poet Laureate during Arts and Culture Commission meeting on February 26, 2024.  

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← East Bay Times: El Cerrito names acclaimed writer Taylor its 2024 poet laureateNina Burokas Reviews "Leaning Toward Light" →
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