Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate 2026 Application Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate 2026 Application Teens ages 13-18 who live in Alameda County can apply. Learn more at aclibrary.org/youth-poet. Email your questions to ypl@aclibrary.org. "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Pronouns* She/Her He/Him They/Them Other Add Your Preferred PronounsBirth Year*All participants must be ages 13-18 as of May 1, 2026. Zip Code*Participants must live in Alameda County.Email Address (One You Check!)* Phone Number*Can you commit to take part in the full Poet Laureate program year from August 7, 2026 to July 30, 2027?* Yes No Name of Guardian*If you are under 18 as of May 1, 2026, please provide the name of your legal guardian. First Last Email of Guardian*Please share an email address so we can reach your guardian. Name of Adult Sponsor*This is the person who will write you a letter of recommendation if you advance to the interview round. Choose someone who knows your writing, school performance or community involvement. First Last Email of Adult Sponsor* Artist Statement/Bio*Introduce yourself in 250 words or less. Tell us who you are and what poetry means to you! This will be used as your bio if you make it to the interview round.Brag Sheet*List any awards or honors you have received, include places your work has been published, community service, writing and artwork, work experience, and activism you’ve done.Poetry Submission*Upload three poems in ONE document, with a total of no more than ten pages. Please do NOT include your name in the document as the first round of judging is anonymous.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 30 MB.Confirmation*The poetry I’m submitting is my own original work. I have read the requirements and am eligible to apply. I understand that if I make it to the final round, my writing may be published as part of the program. I will still have the right to share, publish, or perform my work anywhere else I choose. I agreeHow did you learn about the Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate program?* At school At the library From a friend or family member On Peachjar Other EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
