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first_reported: 2026-11-11 11:51 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 11:52 CST
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# Michelle T. Boone to retire from Poetry Foundation top role

Michelle T. Boone will retire from her top role at the Poetry Foundation, according to reports from the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Michelle T. Boone](/chicago/wiki/michelle-t-boone.md), [Poetry Foundation](/chicago/wiki/poetry-foundation.md)

## Coverage

- [Chicago Sun-Times](https://chicago.suntimes.com/arts-and-culture/2026/11/11/michelle-t-boone-retire-poetry-foundation-arts-leadership-chicago), 2026-11-11 11:51 CST: Longtime Chicago arts leader Michelle T. Boone to retire from Poetry Foundation top role
- [WBEZ Chicago](https://www.wbez.org/arts-culture/2026/11/11/michelle-t-boone-retire-poetry-foundation-arts-leadership-chicago), 2026-11-11 11:52 CST: Longtime Chicago arts leader Michelle T. Boone to retire from Poetry Foundation top role

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