Melba Joyce Boyd

Michigan Poet Laureate

East Lansing, Michigan, USA

About Melba

Melba Joyce Boyd is a poet and educator who has been the Michigan Poet Laureate since 2018. She is a professor of English at Michigan State University and has published several collections of poetry. Boyd is known for her work on social justice and her commitment to promoting literacy and arts education. She has received numerous awards for her poetry and has been recognized for her contributions to the literary community. Boyd is based in East Lansing, Michigan.

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Michigan's poet laureate to attend two public Capital Region events this weekend

Inside the Arts•Nov 13, 2025•5:14•guest