Kelly Cherry Writer

Kelly Cherry (born December 21, 1940) is an award winning author, poet, and the former Poet Laureate of Virginia (2010–2012). A resident of Halifax, Virginia, she was named the state's Poet Laureate by Governor Bob McDonnell in July 2010. She succeeded Claudia Emerson in this post (Poet Laureate of Virginia, 2008–2010).

Personal facts

Birth date	December 21, 1940
Birth name	Kelly Cherry
Birth place	Baton Rouge Louisiana
Education	University of Mary Washington University of Virginia University of North Carolina at Greensboro