Rooted and Radical Youth Poetry Festival

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When

Feb 10 – Mar 22, 2024
Days, times, and locations vary.

Where

Chicago, IL

THIS EVENT IS PRESENTED BY ILLINOIS HUMANITIES grantee PARTNER Young Chicago Authors.

Experience "Joy!" at the 2024 Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival

The Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival (R&R) is an annual event that hosts more than 500 youth poets throughout four weeks of showcases, workshops, and special events. Participating poets enrolled in both middle schools and high schools in the Chicago area perform original solo and group poems for over 7,000 audience members throughout the festival!

Registration

Registration is open now through January 15, 2024. Coaches and poets should register here. The festival is also looking for volunteers.

Key Dates

  • Kickoff Event – for participating poets and coaches only: February 10
  • Preliminary Bouts: February 17 – March 3
  • Semi Finals: March 16
  • Finals Showcase: March 22

Please check the official calendar for event and registration information once events are announced.

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For more information, including venues and resources, visit youngchicagoauthors/rnr.

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