Brockton Public Library Announces New Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate

The Brockton Public Library is pleased to announce the appointments of Pauline Anderson (Sister Fabu) as the City’s new Poet Laureate (PL) and Adriana D’Haiti as Youth Poet Laureate (YPL). Both bring extraordinary talent and dedication to the literary arts, and will represent the City of Brockton as ambassadors for poetry, literacy, and creative expression.

Pauline Anderson, known as Sister Fabu, is a reality poet and author of Through My Looking Glass. Born in Jamaica and raised in the Bronx, she has performed her work in libraries, colleges, shelters, bookstores, and political venues, and has hosted a podcast dedicated to survivors of abuse. Her poetry addresses issues of abuse, slavery, homelessness, love, and resilience. As Poet Laureate, she will lead initiatives to bring poetry to new audiences and inspire community dialogue through art.

Anderson takes the reins from Inaugural Brockton Poet Laureate Phillip Hasouris, who has served in the role since 2020. During his tenure, Hasouris, a gifted lyrical poet, helped build Voices of Diversity, a vibrant, monthly poetry series held at the Brockton Public Library, and fostered greater interest in and appreciation for poetry among various constituencies across the city.

Adriana D’Haiti, a Haitian American poet and artist, first discovered her passion for writing in elementary school. In April 2025, she competed in the NAACP Brockton ACT-SO local competition, earning Gold Medals in Drawing and Painting and a Silver Medal in Poetry Written, advancing to the
National ACT-SO Competition in Charlotte, North Carolina. As Youth Poet Laureate, Adriana will use her voice to inspire young people in Brockton to express their experiences and creativity through poetry.

D’haiti takes the reins from Inaugural Brockton Youth Poet Laureate Hanna Baptiste, who served in the role since 2020.

“The appointments of Sister Fabu and Adriana D’Haiti reflect our commitment to celebrating the arts and amplifying voices in our community,” said Paul Engle, Director of the Brockton Public Library. “Both poets are extraordinary talents, and we look forward to the ways they will use poetry to uplift,
connect, and empower Brockton residents.”

The Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate will serve two-year terms, hosting readings, workshops, and community programs that promote poetry as a tool for expression, reflection, and connection.