Summary
Arthur Sze has been named the 25th U.S. poet laureate by the Library of Congress. He will begin his role on October 9, 2025, and plans to promote translated poetry during his tenure. Sze is a well-regarded poet known for his work that draws on philosophy, science, and nature.
Key Facts
- Arthur Sze was named the 25th U.S. poet laureate for 2025-26.
- Sze will start his position on October 9, 2025, succeeding Ada Limón.
- He intends to focus on promoting poetry in translation.
- Sze is an accomplished poet with a career spanning several decades.
- He was born in New York City to Chinese immigrant parents.
- Sze initially studied math and science at MIT before switching to poetry at UC Berkeley.
- He has written 12 poetry collections, including the recent "Into the Hush."
- Sze has received multiple accolades, including the 2019 National Book Award.
