The Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate Program

Calling all aspiring poets of Kentucky! We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the prestigious position of Kentucky's Youth Poet Laureate. We wish all applicants the best of luck and look forward to discovering the shining poetry talents of our youth. Applications are open!

As the statewide representative for youth poetry, this young person will engage with communities across the commonwealth, speak at events, and participate in national workshops with some of the nation's most celebrated poets through the National Youth Poet Laureate Program.

2024 Applications CLOSED

How To Apply Webinar

A special message from Kentucky’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate, Amy Roblero-Perez

The results are in! We are thrilled to announce the first-ever Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate, Amy Roblero-Perez from Bardstown! She will represent the commonwealth this year in public appearances across the state.

Congrats also to our runners up: Maira Faisal of Florence and Dez Levier of Louisville. Thanks to all of our exceptionally talented applicants! The literary future of the Commonwealth is strong.

For media inquiries or requests for public appearance for the KY Youth Poet Laureate, please email director@grackentucky.org.