Category Archives: identity

Izzy de Souza is in the 11th grade. She has been writing poetry for over 10 years. She enjoys the creative process and imagination needed to write poetry. Poetry provides a feeling of freedom and expression for Izzy. Outside of academics, she is a sprinter for her Varsity Track team and is a producer ofContinue reading “Izzy de Souza”

Juleen Mallari is in 8th grade, currently attending Fernando Rivera Intermediate School. She enjoys writing poetry because it’s a vessel to pour out her thoughts and emotions through beautifully sculpted words and rhymes. Like many forms of art, Juleen enjoys how poetry can connect and impact others. On top of writing poetry, she also lovesContinue reading “Juleen Mallari”

Juan A., Jazmin F., Sara G., Deirdre J., Mikaela S., Aidan T., Isabel V., Dylan W. were coastside residents and attended Half Moon Bay High School. Poem on Belonging HALF MOON BAY HIGH POEM I could not tell you what this poem means. I like to think that I’m present, when there’s nobody there Self isContinue reading “HMB High”

In celebration of World Poetry Day 2022 Contributors: Carolina C., Cassandra Bousquet, Chloe Chou, Lauren Lin, Rachel Cronin, Ronit Das, Sheridan Stewart It’s like I’m standing on the edge with just a telephone wire Trying to get to you first to say the world’s on fire Holding my breath until I know you’re alright BecauseContinue reading “The Many Voices Word Karaoke”

Sheridan Stewart is 13 years old and has lived on the coastside her entire life. She is honored to be featured in this web archive after being on her school’s literary magazine editorial board for the past two years and publishing two literary magazines, vyris and FYR. Sheridan is also a musical theatre actress, playsContinue reading “Sheridan Stewart”

First graders in Ms. Ivana Hansen and Ms. Monica Gojcaj’s class wrote these poems in celebration of National Poetry Month. Poems on Belonging Inside my heart lives… 3 baby chikes Rainbows Butterflys Pony rides In green pastures The smell of fresh rosemarry —L. K. I saw a bird today I whached it fly So highContinue reading “Portola Valley First Graders II”

The Daly City Public Library Associates (DCPLA) launched the Daly City Youth Poet Laureate program in 2020. In partnership with the National Youth Poet Laureate Program, Urban Word, and Daly City Public Library, the program celebrates teen poets who live or attend school in Daly City and exhibit a commitment to artistic excellence, civic engagement,Continue reading “Daly City Youth Poet Laureate”

UPDATE: Chloe Chou was named the 2022-2023 South San Francisco Youth Poet-in-Residence concurrently with her 2022-2023 Daly City Youth Poet Laureate appointment. As part of her project, Chloe completed a chapbook published by the South San Francisco Public Library in 2023. Read Chloe’s book. The search for South San Francisco’s Inaugural Youth Poet-in-Residence is on!Continue reading “SSF Youth Poet”

Launched in 2019, the Menlo Park Youth Poetry Contest celebrates youth literacy and creative expression. Hundreds of students in grades 2 through 12 submitted original works of poetry on the themes, “If I Were a Book” (2019) and “My Community” (2020). Inaugural winning poems were featured in Speak Poetry Vol. 2 (Emilia Hansen, 2nd grade;Continue reading “Menlo Park Youth”

Cassandra Bousquet is 18 years old. She enjoys knitting, reading, spending time in nature, and participating in theatre and chorus. She has been writing all her life and hopes to be a successful author in the future. Cassandra is a recent graduate of the Youth Climate Ambassador program put on by San Mateo County’s OfficeContinue reading “Cassandra Bousquet “