Calling all teen poets, visual artists, and writers in Oakland! Greer Nakadegawa-Lee (@greer.nl), Oakland’s 2020 @youthpoetlaureate, is curating a collection of teen creative work for Oakland Public Library’s website and a zine. Greer says: “Even if you are new to writing and art, we’d love to hear from you. These two prompts [“What makes you … Read more
https://youtu.be/UwIusMG9GwA ONN – Oakland Mayor, Oakland Councilmembers Need To Regularly Recognize OUSD Oakland Students – vlog by Zennie62 YouTube Oakland Mayor, Oakland Councilmembers Need To Regularly Recognize OUSD Oakland Students What do Myra Estrada, Eleanor Wikstrom, and Leya Mottley have in common? They’re all Oakland Poet Lauretes. And they all have the unfortunate distinction of … Read more
Oakland Unified School District Rising Junior at Oakland High School, Myra Estrada, Named 2021 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Oakland – Myra Estrada has been named the 2021 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, winning a $5,000 college scholarship after competing with six other Finalists. The award was announced by Mayor Libby Schaaf on Friday evening following performances … Read more