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100% Human: Youth Poetry In the Age of AI

Development Manager John Randolph considers how AI is changing the creative landscape, what it reveals about human creativity, and what InsideOut offers in response.

A Day In the Life: Detroit Youth Poetry Con

Wondering what it’s like to attend the Detroit Youth Poetry Con? Let us walk you through the jam-packed day of creativity and fun, step-by-step.

Youth poetry contest winner holds letterpressed poem outside at If the River Could Sing 2024.

River Poetry Contest

InsideOut is proud to announce the IF THE RIVER COULD SING poetry contest, seeking poems that celebrate and give voice to the beauty and history of the Detroit River.

The Metro: InsideOut Literary Arts celebrates 30 years with a new move and new programs

Executive Director Suma Karaman Rosen and InsideOut Alum Hajjar Baban joined The Metro’s Tia Graham to talk about our 30th Anniversary celebrations, the enduring legacy of our program, and more!

InsideOut Literary Arts celebrates 30 years inspiring Detroit youth through poetry

InsideOut Executive Director Suma Karaman Rosen and Citywide Poets alum Arzelia Williams spoke with Local 4 News about our upcoming 30th Anniversary Birthday Party and the enduring legacy of InsideOut Literary Arts.

Students and staff stand in a grassy yard holding up gold balloons that read POETRY against a billboard featuring a student poem.

Op-Ed: Unapologetically Poetic

We might have tricked you into reading a poem. Sorry, not sorry.

Detroit mural celebrates nonprofit’s 30 years of inspiring young storytellers

CBS Detroit spoke with student poet Charisma whose words inspired the mural celebrating InsideOut’s 30 year legacy in Detroit.

Woven Bonds: a short film by Na Forest Lim

Two poets meet for the first time, unaware of what the other will share. Through their words, an unexpected connection takes shape.

30 Billboards for 30 Years!

InsideOut is marking its 30th anniversary with a citywide billboard campaign featuring poetry by Detroit youth.