At least 50 poems by high school poets will be selected for inclusion in the anthology, and those poets will be invited to participate in an awards ceremony and reading in May 2023. Additionally, our judge will select 3 winning poems and at least 3 honorable mentions. There are monetary prizes for the winners: 1st […]
Marin Poetry Center’s Youth Ambassador Program, in collaboration with the Problem Library, presents… Life, Death & Poetry: A Workshop Sunday, August 20, 1-2pm 1288 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 In “Life, Death, & Poetry,” we invite the public to participate in a four-part poetry and art workshop revolving around our interpretations of the stages […]
TUESDAY, MAY 23 | 6PM GARDEN ROOM | 1st FLOOR EDGEHILL MANSION Dominican University, 75 Magnolia Ave, San Rafael Marin Poetry Center & Dominican University of California MFA Program in Creative Writing Present: A celebration and reading of student work selected by judge Joan Baranow, founder and teacher at the Low-Residency MFA program in Creative […]
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 | 5PM FOUNDERS ROOM | BELVEDERE-TIBURON LIBRARY Presenting images & words created by students in response to others. The reception at 5 pm includes readings by former Marin Poet Laureate Rebecca Foust, MPC High School Anthology Editor Erin Rodini, and MPC Youth Ambassadors Tashi Manchip & Jackson Bramlette and featured high school […]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 | 5PM Mill Valley Public Library | Creekside Room Join MPC’s 2022-2023 Youth Ambassadors Jackson Bramlette & Tashi Manchip in celebrating the poetry of younger generations. This event will feature a reading by guest youth poets followed by a free-writing workshop and open mic. Open to all ages. Registration required. To register, […]
A reception, reading, and presentation of 55 high school poets by Marin County Poet Laureate Terry Lucas. Marin Poetry Center extends its deepest gratitude to anthology editor Jayne McPherson, to the others who helped create the anthology and event, and also to The Marin School for hosting it. Copies of the anthology “Sand & Salt […]
A night for teens recite their original work. Teens from local high schools will perform: “A mic for your poem, your breath, and your soul. A space for your comrades, your thoughts to unroll. Bring paper or not, or perform on the spot, we’re all here to listen to the words that you brought.” Contact Maxine […]
A celebration of youth poets and their work in the Marin Poetry Center’s High School Anthology.
