Youth Speaks

March 12 – April 11, 2009

Over 500 poets from across the Bay Area participate in the annual celebration of youth voice, literacy, and lyricism.

Join the movement – sign up now!

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The Slam began w/ preliminary rounds in San Francisco and the East Bay from March 12-21.

Next, the Grand Slam Finals at the San Francisco Opera House on Saturday, April 11.

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Register NOW for the 13th Annual Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam for the opportunity to:

• Make the Bay Area team to represent at Brave New Voices, the International Youth Poetry Slam Festival – winning a free trip to Chicago, IL this summer!
• Become a published author through First Word Press!
• Win other great prizes!
• Most importantly: speak your mind and show your brilliance in front of a cheering crowd!

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How you can register:

• Send an email with your name, school, age, phone number and address to slam@youthspeaks.org
• Call us at 415-255-9035 x 12
• Fill out a registration form at any Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam Venues, Youth Speaks event, or at the Youth Speaks office: 290 Division Street, San Francisco

* You must be age 13-19 to register. Participants must not turn 20 prior to April 11, 2009.

SEMI-FINALS: 7PM : $6 Youth (24 & under) & $10 General : 

April 3 & 4: The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts- 2640 College Ave. Berkeley, CA

Advance tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com

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…And get your tickets now for 

The 13th Annual Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam Grand Slam Finals!
Saturday, April 11, 2009 – 7:00pm
Opera House: 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

$6 Youth (24 & under) & $18 General   

$50 VIP tickets include reception & box seating

Featuring Emcee: Marc Bamuthi Joseph

April 11: San Francisco Opera House- 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Advance tickets at www.cityboxoffice.com | 415-392-4400