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Poetry at Dallas Public Library
Dallas Poet Laureate
The Dallas Poet Laureate program was launched in April 2022 by Dallas Public Library, the Office of Arts and Culture and Deep Vellum. Every two years, a Dallas Poet Laureate is elected in order to help encourage greater literacy awareness in the Dallas community.
Youth Poet Laureate
With the generous support of the Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, the Youth Poet Laureate of Dallas will encourage and support the literary talent of young people pursuing creative endeavors and provide a platform for a youth voice in Dallas.
Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition
With the generous support of the Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Dallas students in grades 2-12 have submitted their original poems to be published in the annual Finalists’ anthology.
Express Yourself! Cover Art Contest
With the generous support of the Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Foundation and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, Dallas students in grades 2-12 have submitted their original artwork to be published in the annual Finalists’ anthology.