Writers with ties to Brooklyn named NYS author and poet
Colson Whitehead, Alice Ostriker tapped by Gov. Cuomo
Two renowned writers with Brooklyn ties have been appointed as the state’s official author and poet by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Colson Whitehead, who resided in Brooklyn for more than a dozen years, has been named New York’s 12th state author. Alicia Ostriker, born in Brooklyn, has been named New York’s 11th state poet.
Cuomo said the award recognizes their work “and the impact it has had on the people of New York and beyond.” During their two-year terms the state laureates promote and encourage fiction writing and poetry throughout New York by giving public readings and talks. The official inauguration ceremony will be held on Sept. 28 in Albany.