Alameda County Library names youth poet laureate, vice poet laureate for 2026-27

Alameda County Library has announced this year’s youth poet laureate and vice youth poet laureate, after a countywide competition in April.

Dublin resident Krishita Kataria will assume the role of Alameda County youth poet laureate, and Tatiana Hernandez, also of Dublin, will serve as vice laureate, the library said. As poet laureates, they will serve through August 2027 by performing at community events, leading poetry workshops and taking part in potential competitions.