Poet Laureate of Kansas 2007-2009

Dr. Denise Low

A native Kansan, Dr. Denise Low is a practicing poet, editor, publisher, library discussion leader, professor, reviewer, critic, and essayist who has dedicated herself to the literary arts for over 25 years. She is an inspirational teacher, bringing the personal art form of poetry into the context of an audience through public readings, reviews, articles and commentary. Her work acknowledges the importance of verse to call forth the best parts of the human spirit, empowering others to reflect and participate rather than spectate.

Dr. Low is the interim dean of College of Humanities and Arts at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, where she has taught for over 20 years. She holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in English from the University of Kansas and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Wichita State University. An author of books, articles and reviews about poetry and American-Indian literature, Dr. Low has received awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Lannan Foundation, the Kansas Arts Commission and the Poetry Society of America among others. She has been recognized by the Kansas Humanities Council, the Academy of American Poets and the Newberry Library.

Dr. Low is available for public appearances, readings and workshops. For more information on fees, or to schedule an appearance, contact Dr. Low at 785/925-3509 or .

Dr. Low’s calendar of appearances can be found at www.kansaspoets.com

Please visit Dr. Low’s blog at: deniselow.blogspot.com

Eligible organizations and schools may apply for a Kansas Arts Commission grant to support a visit from Dr. Low. Contact Margaret Weisbrod Morris at the Kansas Arts Commission at or call 785/368-6545.