Wesley McNair Speaks at Blaine House

On April 19, Wesley McNair and many lovers of the written word gathered for a celebration of poetry at the Blaine House. As McNair was formally introduced as Maine's Poet Laureate by the First Lady, he delivered a speech.

Thanks to the mutually beneficial partnership between the Maine Arts Commission and the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, you can view this speech below.

Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair: Blaine House Remarks on Vimeo.

You can read more about the position of the Poet Laureate and some of the initiatives begun by Wesley McNair on MaineArts.com.