Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate application—2025
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Woodland Pattern and its partners are excited to announce the third annual Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate cycle and initiative!
Finalists will be selected in April and receive performance coaching to help them prepare for a juried event in May.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Milwaukee County high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors.
Application Process
- Submit 5 poems + a CV outlining extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and academic honors by March 30, 2025.
- Finalists will be selected in April to compete at a juried Poetry Reading in May.
The Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate will receive:
- A $500 book allowance
- A paid summer internship with Woodland Pattern
- Mentorship and opportunities to perform, facilitate workshops, and compete for regional and national titles