Hey there, party people! 🎉 Guess what? Five super cool high school students from all over the map, I’m talking Florida to Utah, have just scored themselves the ultimate poet crown as this year’s National Student Poets. Yep, it’s like the Olympics of word weaving, and these kids are the gold medalists!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Amy, hold up, what’s a National Student Poet?” Well, my curious minds, it’s this awesome program that’s been around for more than a decade. These poetic prodigies represent different parts of this crazy country and come packing their own unique stories and viewpoints. It’s like the Avengers, but with rhymes instead of superpowers. 💥
And let’s not forget the cherry on top: a sweet $5,000 prize for each of these wordsmith wizards. They’ll be strutting their stuff at workshops, readings, and all sorts of other wordy shindigs. And get this – previous winners have even graced the White House and Lincoln Center with their poetic prowess. That’s like having your poetry read in the fanciest living room and the swankiest theater, all rolled into one!
Let’s meet these rockstar rhymers, shall we? Kallan McKinney, hailing from Norman, Oklahoma, is all about exploring identity and communication through their poetry. Oh, and did I mention they’re a queer and trans poet? 🏳️🌈 You go, Kallan!
Then there’s Gabriella Miranda, a high school senior from Salt Lake City who owes her love for words to epic library visits and family bedtime stories. I mean, who needs fairytales when you’ve got metaphors, am I right?
Midwest represent! Shangri-La Houn from St. Louis is a nature aficionado. I’m talking trees, birds, and maybe even a squirrel haiku or two. 🌳🐦
Let’s not forget about Brooklyn’s very own Miles Hardingwood. This guy has been dropping poetic truth bombs all over New York City, hoping to stir up some serious social change. Mic drop for justice!
And hold onto your hats, folks, because Jacqueline Flores from Zolfo Springs, Florida, is here to shine a poetic spotlight on the lives of her fellow Mexican Americans. ¡Viva la poesía!
Now, you might be wondering who’s pulling the strings behind this poetic puppet show. It’s a tag team effort between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. These are the masterminds behind the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and they handpicked these sensational scribes. You could say they’ve got an eye for poetic talent sharper than a cat meme’s wit.
Crosby Kemper, the head honcho over at the museum and library institute, said it best: these young poets are like a breath of fresh air in a stuffy room. Their poetry isn’t just inspiring the judges and the IMLS, but the whole country! So here’s to the power of words, the magic of poetry, and these five rising stars who are turning stanzas into supernovas. 🚀📚🎤Hey there, party people! 🎉 Guess what? Five super cool high school students from all over the map, I’m talking Florida to Utah, have just scored themselves the ultimate poet crown as this year’s National Student Poets. Yep, it’s like the Olympics of word weaving, and these kids are the gold medalists!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Amy, hold up, what’s a National Student Poet?” Well, my curious minds, it’s this awesome program that’s been around for more than a decade. These poetic prodigies represent different parts of this crazy country and come packing their own unique stories and viewpoints. It’s like the Avengers, but with rhymes instead of superpowers. 💥
And let’s not forget the cherry on top: a sweet $5,000 prize for each of these wordsmith wizards. They’ll be strutting their stuff at workshops, readings, and all sorts of other wordy shindigs. And get this – previous winners have even graced the White House and Lincoln Center with their poetic prowess. That’s like having your poetry read in the fanciest living room and the swankiest theater, all rolled into one!
Let’s meet these rockstar rhymers, shall we? Kallan McKinney, hailing from Norman, Oklahoma, is all about exploring identity and communication through their poetry. Oh, and did I mention they’re a queer and trans poet? 🏳️🌈 You go, Kallan!
Then there’s Gabriella Miranda, a high school senior from Salt Lake City who owes her love for words to epic library visits and family bedtime stories. I mean, who needs fairytales when you’ve got metaphors, am I right?
Midwest represent! Shangri-La Houn from St. Louis is a nature aficionado. I’m talking trees, birds, and maybe even a squirrel haiku or two. 🌳🐦
Let’s not forget about Brooklyn’s very own Miles Hardingwood. This guy has been dropping poetic truth bombs all over New York City, hoping to stir up some serious social change. Mic drop for justice!
And hold onto your hats, folks, because Jacqueline Flores from Zolfo Springs, Florida, is here to shine a poetic spotlight on the lives of her fellow Mexican Americans. ¡Viva la poesía!
Now, you might be wondering who’s pulling the strings behind this poetic puppet show. It’s a tag team effort between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. These are the masterminds behind the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and they handpicked these sensational scribes. You could say they’ve got an eye for poetic talent sharper than a cat meme’s wit.
Crosby Kemper, the head honcho over at the museum and library institute, said it best: these young poets are like a breath of fresh air in a stuffy room. Their poetry isn’t just inspiring the judges and the IMLS, but the whole country! So here’s to the power of words, the magic of poetry, and these five rising stars who are turning stanzas into supernovas. 🚀📚🎤