Long Beach Launches its First
Youth Poet Laureate Competition
Calling all teen poets! We're looking for Long Beach's very FIRST Youth Poet Laureate. This is an exciting opportunity for Long Beach teens to share their poetry and help cultivate the voice of our city. A Laureate and Poet Ambassadors will be selected, all of whom will serve our community as representatives for literacy, arts, and youth expression with ongoing opportunities for performances, mentorship, and other projects. The Laureate and Poet Ambassadors will each receive a scholarship to further their education!

Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2020. So, what do you say? Are you in?
Need a little help with your submission? We're here to help! Come out to any of our workshops, led by local poets, to help prepare your portfolio, including resumes and artist statements.
•Saturday, March 7, 2:00 - 4:00PM
Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave .)

•Tuesday, March 24, 5:00 - 6:45PM
Mark Twain Neighborhood Library ( 1401 E. Anaheim St .)
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