Anis Mojgani

Anis Mojgani served two terms as Oregon’s 10th Poet Laureate, and is two-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam, winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam, and co-creator of the Oregon Telephone Poetry Hotline. The author of six poetry collections, the libretto for the opera, Sanctuaries, and a children’s picture book forthcoming from Neal Porter Books. His latest poetry collection is, The Tigers They Let Me. Originally from New Orleans, Anis served on the Literary Arts Board of Directors for six years, and currently resides in Portland.