​yOUr Poetry Page

The 2022 Poetry Slam is HERE

    THEME: Unmasked, Unmuted, Unafraid
WHERE: Oxnard High School; streamed live on YouTube
WHEN: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
WHO: 15 poets from across the OUHSD​
Poets from across the OUHSD will perform their original work for a live audience. The audience is encouraged to snap and cheer for the poets; no put-downs. 
  • POEMS must be no more than 3 minutes and no less than 2:30
  • Props or music are not allowed during the performance​

yOUr Poetry Workshops

yOUr Digital Library! is pleased to present a collaboration with the Ventura County Arts Council (VCAC) to host a series of bi-monthly POETRY workshops for ALL Oxnard Union students.
 
Poetry has the capacity to empower and heal. Now more than ever, our students crave and need opportunities to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With the help of published poet, Ventura College Professor, and Master Poet-Teacher in the classroom, Fernando A. Salinas, students gain personalized feedback on their poems so they can improve their craft as artists and establish their voice as future leaders. The workshop series culminates in the annual Poetry Slam in May where students from all grade levels come together, share, and celebrate their work. Three of our OU students, Unique Shehee (OHS-2018), Genesis Perez (CIHS-2019), and Angelina Leanos (CIHS-2020) went on to become Ventura County Youth Poet Laureates!!!

Use the Google Classroom CODE to JOIN: ppd2745

Watch the 2021 OUHSD Poetry Slam

yOUr Poetry Resources

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This podcast allows listeners to immerse themselves into one poem at a time.
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View a myriad of poems embedded in beautiful graphics.

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Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate

We are currently waiting for the upcoming Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate (VCYPL) application. 

Learn more about the Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate program. 
The 2020-2021 Poetry Out Loud Competition information has yet to be released. 

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