Juan Pablo Mobili
2025 Rockland County Poet Laureate

The Rockland County Poet Laureate Program is a collaboration between
the Arts Council of Rockland and County Executive, Ed Day.

The 2025 Poet Laureate is Juan Pablo Mobili, and he will serve as an ambassador for the literary arts, engaging audiences throughout Rockland County and beyond through public readings, civic events, and educational activities.

“Language is the foundation of authentic dialogue, and poetry is one of the most profound uses of language,” said Juan. I am honored to serve as Rockland County’s Poet Laureate and look forward to celebrating the power of words with our community.”

Upcoming Events

Open Mic with Featured Poets Jennifer Franklin and Juan Pablo Mobili
April 30, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Big Red Books, Nyack
No registration required

Poetry in the Park - Celebrating Mothers through Poetry
May 8, 6 - 7:30 PM, Congers Memorial Park, 8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
Join Rockland County’s own Poet Laureate, Juan Pablo Mobili, for an evening of poetry inspired by the theme “MOTHERS.” Bring a blanket, a chair, or a picnic dinner, and enjoy poetry against the beautiful backdrop of Conger’s Memorial Lake!
Pre-registration required - 845-639-6200; Must be a resident of Clarkstown

Rockland County Poet Laureate Inaugural Event

Rockland County Poet Laureate, Juan Pablo Mobili, launched his 2025 laureateship with a poetry reading, Echoes of the Heart: Life’s Joys & Sorrows, featuring powerful readings by Brian Kates, Kelly Jo Lillian, Marjorie Tesser, Rebecca Watkins, and Juan Mobili at the Valley Cottage Library on February 20th.

Watch video of event