Insideout Literary Arts Project

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“By immersing students in the joy and power of poetry and literary self- expression, insideout inspires them to think broadly, create bravely and share their voices with the wider world. Guided by professional writers and celebrated by publications and performances, youth learn that their stories and ideas matter and that their pens can launch them off the page into extraordinary lives.”

“Academic skills through sessions that taught a variety of literary forms and techniques and multiple literary and arts genres. This work led to greater student engagement with writing, oral presentation, and creative self-expression and helped foster a supportive community. Over 90% of teachers indicated the program improved writing skills and 100% indicated that it helped students understand themselves better. Insideouts award-winning afterschool program, citywide poets (cwp), engaged 130 high school students, representing 23 zip codes, in rigorous craft, mentorship, and performance opportunities including regional and national poetry competitions. As part of a national initiative, detroits 2018 youth poet laureate was announced in february. She has performed and presented her work extensively throughout the year and has facilitated writing workshops for community organizations across the city. This years winning slam team of five young writers represented detroit at the brave new voices international poetry festival in houston. Insideouts louder than a bomb: michigans youth poetry festival included two days of workshops, community building and competitive bouts. The event brought together over 100 young poets representing high schools and community organizations from eight counties across michigan to participate. Insideouts young writers conference brought 120 students and classroom teachers from middle and high schools for a day of writing workshops led by some of the areas most prominent writers. The event featured a keynote presentation by spoken word artist and entrepreneur, natasha t. Miller as well as a panel discussion featuring a variety of writing professionals. Additional public programs and partnerships and youth performances reached audiences of 7,658 attendees.”