The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL), in partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach and Long Beach Forward, and with support from Urban Word NYC, wil present the 2025 Long Beach Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Finals Ceremony, taking place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). “Our young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they’re the truth-tellers, visionaries and changemakers of today,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “The Youth Poet Laureate program gives them the stage to speak powerfully and lead boldly. Long Beach is proud to celebrate and uplift these […]
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