Painless Poetry for Teens: Learn about the Stanislaus Youth Poet Laureate Contest

January 13, 2024. Future Youth Poets Laureate, Unite! In this first gathering, learn about the Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate program and learn tips for completing the contest  application, which is due Jan. 27.  Read on to find out about this monthly series. 

Painless Poetry: Workshops for Aspiring Teen Poets/Spoken Word Performers 

Join Faith Delgado, 2023-24 Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate, in a series of informal gatherings to explore the world of spoken word and performance poetry. Watch inspiring spoken word performances, learn about and practice spoken word technique, and socialize with fellow writers, poets, and performers. Light refreshments served. All events start at 2 pm and are held in the Turlock Library Makerspace. In partnership with the Stanislaus County Library. 

January 13, 2024. Future Youth Poets Laureate, Unite! In this first gathering, learn about the Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate program and learn tips for completing the contest  application, which is due Jan. 27. 

February 24, 2024. Spoken Word: Learn from the Masters. Let’s view iconic spoken word performances and talk about what makes them so great. 

March 16, 2024. Spittin’ Bars: Spoken Word/Performance Strategies. How do you inhabit the space on stage when performing a piece? How about holding a microphone and reading from a page? Let’s share strategies and explore what might work for us.  

April 20, 2024. Spittin’ Bars Part 2/Open Mic Performance. Show off what you’ve been working on all these months!