Regional Youth Poet Laureate Application

PART 1: CONTACT & DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Select your region and provide the host organization's and youth poet's information. Required fields are marked with *.

Region and Host Organization
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Youth Poet
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Youth poets must be 13–19 years old.
Enter an age from 13 to 19.
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The year of the youth poet's laureate tenure.
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Write three short lines about the poet. For example: their title and home city; their writing or community work; and a notable accomplishment.

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CV / Activity Lists

List your community and civic engagement, awards and distinctions, and publications and performances. Add a description, source, and date where applicable. Add at least one entry across the lists.

Community & Civic Engagement

Include community work, volunteering, school and extracurricular participation, clubs, and activities.

Awards & Distinctions

Include the award or distinction, who awarded it, and the year.

Publications & Performances

Include print or online publications and notable performances, with the source and date.

Attachments
One clear, high-resolution JPEG or PNG photo. Maximum 10 MB.
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One PDF or DOCX containing three original poems. Suggested filename: 2026_Poetry_Portfolio.pdf. Maximum 200 MB.
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One separate PDF or DOCX State of the States short essay. Maximum 200 MB.
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