Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Collins was recognized as a Literary Lion of the New York Public Library ( 1992 ) and selected as the New York State Poet for 2004-2006 .
Simplified: In his home state , Collins has been recognized as a Literary Lion of the New York Public Library ( 1992 ) and selected as the New York State Poet for 2004 .