The two-day Classic Slam is the largest Classic Poetry Slam in the world and includes hundreds of young poets from schools throughout California. Young poets come together to perform Classic poems and original Spoken Word Response pieces live for a panel of world-renowned judges, including Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Juan Felipe Herrera, Lee Herrick, Mila Cuda, and Salome Agbaroji! Hosted by Ashley August.
Poetry Near You
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| Date | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| A Poetry Carnival Presented by Sarabande Books | Louisville, KY | |
| Megan Pinto, Jimin Seo, and Spencer Williams | Brookyln, NY | |
| Reading the Body: Premiere of Dance/Poetry Film and Panel Conversation on the Intersections of Health, Bodies, and Society | New York, NY | |
| 2024 Jackson Poetry Prize Reading | New York, NY | |
| PSA Reading Series: Hala Alyan & Carl Phillips | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Marianne Chan: Leaving Biddle City | Charlottesville, VA | |
| 52nd CCNY Poetry Festival | New York, NY | |
| Broadstone Books: Marathon Reading | New York, NY | |
| Phosphorescence Contemporary Poetry Series: Jane Huffman, Molly Akin, and Diane Seuss | ||
| Chapbook Fellowship Winners Reading: Bridget O'Bernstein, Sahar Romani & Dujie Tahat | Brooklyn, NY |