He started writing in college and discovered how much he enjoyed poetry in 2003. He especially loves the books he co-authors with Irene Latham (a previous guest here), which have targeted students ...

Poetry Out Loud competition gives high school students the mic, while Teen Arts Mentorship Program offers professional creative guidance.

Mohare argues that spoken-word events and poetry slams have been gaining momentum around the world with young people finding a voice and a way to express themselves through poetry.

Montgomery County high school senior crowned national youth poet laureate Evan Wang, a senior at Upper Merion High School, wants to see young people engage with poetry off the page and in everyday ...

A national poetry campaign aimed at raising vital funds and increasing visibility for Scotland’s LGBTQ+ youth has announced that selected submissions will be published in a new book.

Mother-daughter team Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple use an inventive (and humorous) format in Dear Mother, Dear Daughter: Poems for Young People, illus. by Gil Ashby. Daughter addresses mother ...

A poet respects his audience. Writing poetry for young people is not for everyone. In addition to learning how to apply the traditional tools of the poet’s trade, one must understand the ...

Reading is writing, writing is reading and it's a good idea not to judge yourself with what you read. Especially poetry for young people. These are things that have helped me throughout the years ...

Books are your friends, just find the right one Reading is writing, writing is reading and it's a good idea not to judge yourself with what you read. Especially poetry for young people. These are ...