Nebraska Writers Collective

Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) National Finalist site visits (students only) (Read More)

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National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement (Read More)

In partnership with Urban Word, the Nebraska Writers Collective is hosting the National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement. This marks the first time Nebraska has welcomed this national event. The evening will feature performances from the four National Youth Poet Laureate finalists from across the country, alongside a reading by the 2025 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate, Evan Wang. The program will be hosted by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers and accompanied by DJ Errik Ejike. Since limited seating is available, registration is required to attend in person. The event will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

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All Writes Reserved 2024 semifinal bouts (Read More)

All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Semifinal bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m. on April 16 and 18 at the Benson Theater. Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.

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All Writes Reserved 2024 Omaha preliminary bouts (Read More)

All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Omaha preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 2-4 on the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus. Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.

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All Writes Reserved 2024 Omaha preliminary bouts (Read More)

All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Omaha preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m. April 2-4 on the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha Campus. Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.

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All Writes Reserved 2024 Lincoln preliminary bouts (Read More)

All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Lincoln preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m.: March 26 UNL City Campus Nebraska Union March 27 UNL City Campus Nebraska Union March 28 UNL City Campus Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.

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All Writes Reserved 2024 Lincoln preliminary bouts (Read More)

All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Lincoln preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m.: March 26 UNL City Campus Nebraska Union March 27 UNL City Campus Nebraska Union March 28 UNL City Campus Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.

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All Writes Reserved 2024 Lincoln preliminary bouts (Read More)

All Writes Reserved (AWR) empowers young people, giving them instruction and resources to express themselves in classrooms and onstage. The Nebraska Writers Collective provides free spoken word poetry lessons and workshops with local writers and monthly all-ages open mics from August to April. At the end of the school year, the program culminates in a spoken word poetry festival where students from 30+ schools across Nebraska and parts of Iowa share what they’ve been working on throughout the season. The festival will take place between March and April in a series of poetry bouts. Lincoln preliminary bouts are 5:30-9:30 p.m.: March 26 UNL City Campus Nebraska Union March 27 UNL City Campus Nebraska Union March 28 UNL City Campus Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Visit the Nebraska Writers Collective events website for current information.

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