About D.L. Lang

D.L. Lang, Vallejo Poet Laureate Emerita

D.L. Lang’s poems harken back to the promise of the 1960s revived in the 2020s. — Daniel Yaryan

D.L. Lang helps carry the banner for social change to create the loving world we all want… — Nina Serrano

Such pieces leap off the page and demand to be read aloud to release their crackling energy. — Kirkus Reviews

An ingenious visionary…Lang makes writing poetry seem effortless… — Realistic Poetry International

Who is D.L. Lang?

D.L. Lang is an internationally published poet and spoken word performer. Her work appears in 100 anthologies globally. She has performed her poetry nearly 500 times at festivals, demonstrations, and literary events across California and Oklahoma. Her poems have been transformed into songs, used as liturgy, and to advocate for a better world. She once served as Vallejo’s Poet Laureate. She is the editor of three poetry anthologies and the author of 21 poetry collections available as paperbacks and ebooks.

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Upcoming Events

I have largely retired from making regular public appearances to better accommodate my health conditions and for economic reasons. I am still interested in performing occasionally, preferably paid features where I get to read for at least 20 minutes. My email is If you would like to support me and appreciate the resources on this website, please buy my books.

Upcoming featured readings:

September 13, 2026 @ 3 PM – Second Sunday Poetry at Tidewater Winery, Drumright, OK – 54560. W. Hwy. 16, E0727 Rd, Drumright, OK 74030

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