State of the Word

Join us Dec 14 for the State of the Word & selection of the Next Nashville Youth Poet Laureate

"I believe there is power in observation: whether it be history, human behavior, or love. But without written and spoken word, there would be no way to vocalize this in a way others could recognize."

Ephie, Poet

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Voice, Literacy, Community, & Leadership

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