Knoxville Youth Poet Laureate 2025
Submit your work for a chance to become Knoxville’s official Youth Poet Laureate!
April 10th Program
Join us on April 10, 2025, at 7 PM at Addison’s Bookstore for an unforgettable evening of poetry and spoken word. Hosted by the multi-talented Drew Drake, this event will showcase the vibrant voices of youth poets and spoken word artists from across the city.
The Knoxville Writers’ Guild is a non-profit organization offering skill-building opportunities such as monthly public programs, workshops, writing groups, open mic, and networking.
Our public meetings are usually on the first Thursday of every month, at 7 p.m., in Addison’s Book Store, 126 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. $5 donation requested.
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