Apply to be the National Youth Poet Laureate!

Calling young poets! This February, poets ages 13-19 are invited to apply to be the 2024 New York State Youth Poet Laureate. Please help us spread the word! There are just 2 weeks left to apply! Deadline: Feb. 29th.APPLY NOW! The application is easy:  young poets submit 3 poems and complete a simple online form.  The  New York State (NYS) Youth Poet Laureate Program aims to identify young writers and leaders committed to creating change through civic engagement and poetic excellence.  T&W is partnering with Urban Word on the Youth Poet Laureate program in New York State.  Along with the official title and a cash prize of $500, the NYS Youth Poet Laureate gets both high-level performance and learning opportunities and the chance to apply to be the National Youth Poet Laureate. They will join a community of other talented young poets, including Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate (2017), who read her poetry at the 2021 Presidential inauguration! APPLY FEBRUARY 1 – 29, 2024 Read Rules & EligibilityAPPLY NOW