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Gov. Mary Fallin appoints Nathan Brown as Oklahoma poet laureate

FROM STAFF REPORTS | Published: December 23, 2012

The Oklahoma Humanities Council announced that Gov. Mary Fallin has appointed musician, photographer and award-winning poet Nathan Brown as Oklahoma Poet Laureate for 2013 through 2014.

Nathan Brown is the new Oklahoma Poet Laureate. PHOTO PROVIDED COURTESY OF ASHLEY BROWN.
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Nathan Brown is the new Oklahoma Poet Laureate. PHOTO PROVIDED COURTESY OF ASHLEY BROWN.

Brown, 47, of Norman, has published eight books, most recently “Karma Crisis: New and Selected Poems” (2012). His book, “Two Tables Over,” won the prestigious 2009 Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry, given by Oklahoma Center for the Book.

The humanities council facilitates the poet laureate selection committee, which reviews statewide nominations on behalf of the governor and coordinates the activities and appearances of the poet laureate throughout his or her term.

“Poetry enriches our lives by providing thoughtful and meaningful insights into our world. The work of Nathan Brown, our newest state Poet Laureate, is no exception. I know he'll do a great job encouraging the reading and appreciation of poetry in Oklahoma and continue to draw a wider audience into this important field of artistic expression,” said Gov. Mary Fallin in a news release.

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