The Voices of Youth Matter

We create spaces that challenge youth to develop and amplify their voices as creators of societal change.

Programming

 

This year we have several opportunities from hybrid writing workshops, Under 21 Open Mics, and the Teen Poetry Slam.

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Join Youth Speaks and California Arts Council at an upcoming Creative Economy Town Hall! 

As part of the Creative Economy engagement tour, Youth Speaks will lead the Regional Engagement activities across Region 3 (Bay Area) and Region 4 (Central Valley and Eastern Sierra). This includes hosting Town Halls in Fresno, Stockton, San Jose, and Oakland from December 6th - December 14th 2025. 

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Want to collaborate, book a poet mentor, or provide feedback of a progam?
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Contact

Youth Speaks is proud to be a Trusted Messenger in collaboration with the Office of Community Partnerships & Strategic Communications. Learn more about OCPSC.