Group of teens sits in an auditorium talking and writing at the 2023 Detroit Youth Poetry Con
March 15, 2025

Saturday, March 15, 2025
9am–8pm

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

The Detroit Youth Poetry Con is a welcoming day-long series of writing workshops, open mics, community building, and a performance showcase featuring acclaimed guest writers and InsideOut student poets.

Teens may register for all or part of the day’s schedule.

  • 9:30am – Poetry Con Welcome with games, breakfast, and giveaways (Wayne State Student Center)
  • 11am – Workshop Session #1
  • 12pm – Lunch with open mic, vendors, and gift-card raffles!
  • 2pm – Workshop Session #2
  • 3pm – Special Workshop (led by Brittany Rogers and Ajanaé Dawkins)
  • 4:30 – Dinner with open mic, vendors, and fit-check winner announcement!
  • 7pm – Performance Showcase with Brittany Rogers, & Ajanaé Dawkins and Citywide Poets
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The Detroit Youth Poetry Con is brought to you by InsideOut Literary Arts in partnership with Wayne State University English Department, with support from NBA Foundation and individual donors.