Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship (2024)

Verselandia! is the annual youth poetry slam championship presented by Literary Arts. It is the Grand Slam for the winners from individual school slams hosted by public high school librarians. Finalist poets compete for five great prizes.

Celebrate Portland’s youth poets during our annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship. Cheer on students from Portland and East Multnomah County public high schools competing for poetic glory at this energetic and inspiring event.

Please note that the poets may perform poetry containing mature themes.

Free entry for high school students // $5 Arts for All tickets // Adults just $15