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Fairfax-based poet Kay Ryan has been described as an outsider and loner. But after being named the 16th poet laureate of the United States, she’s suddenly been thrust into the spotlight. We speak with the award-winning poet about her new position. Ryan’s poetry collections include “Say Uncle” and “The Niagara River.”

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