Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship 2026

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 across the Portland region. Finalist poets compete for five great prizes.

Members of the public are invited to cheer on the youth poets as they compete for poetic glory in front of a panel of judges.

Learn more about Verselandia! here.

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

To create access for our wider community we need the support of event sponsors.
If you or your company is interested in sponsorship, please email development@literary-arts.org.