Alumna Taylor C. Scott, PhD, named Baton Rouge's Poet Laureate 2023-2024

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has chosen alumna Taylor C. Scott, Ph.D., to serve as East Baton Rouge Parish’s 2023-2024 Poet Laureate. Taylor (Belaire ’11, U of Madison ’15, LSU ’22) is an assistant professor of English at Southern University and was spotlighted in BRYC’s Annual Report among several alumni enriching the Capital Region. Now, she’s gained an even more prominent platform to share her love of poetry with non-traditional or underserved audiences. “As an interdisciplinary artist, it’s affirming to receive the recognition of poet laureate,” Taylor said. “For me, this award serves as an important milestone in my artistic journey and tangible proof of what is to come.” Congratulations, Taylor!

Check out Taylor’s poem, “Mama’s Blues,” in a recent issue of Country Roads.