Poetry Pro Tip: Sophia Hall Part 2
Washington D.C’s 2023 Youth Poet Laureate Sophia Hall shares her pro-tip for poetry workshops
Sophia Hall lives a double life: 17-year-old poet by day, a secret agent by night. This US Presidential Scholar nominee can be found wearing a frog bucket hat and Van Gogh socks. Her writing has been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Library of Congress, and several other organizations. Her poem “Multiple Choice,” won grand prize in the Sixteen River Press’s Youth Poetry Contest and was subsequently nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Sophia is also is Washington, DC's 2023 YPL!
The Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Program is a joint program of Urban Word NYC and Words, Beats & Life, Inc., with support from local government & partnering organizations, which aims to identify young writers and leaders who are committed to civic & community engagement, artistic excellence, human relations, youth activism, diversity and education across the region.
Join us at Slamtastic our Youth Slam Poetry competition where youth poets ages 13 to 19 take the stage and share their voices in this five-round tournament from December 2023 to April 2024 for a chance to be named Grand Slam Champion and the newest members of the 2024 DMV Youth Slam Team!
Our DMV Youth Slam Team receives exclusive training from our poetry and writing pros and the opportunity to perform at local and national events throughout the year. This is your chance to gain valuable experience and exposure and connect with a supportive community of fellow poets and artists who share your passion for spoken word. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your poetry and make a lasting impact on the poetry scene.
