Youth Poetry Workshop

Maryland Poet Laureate Lady Brion will lead students in a special poetry workshop at BAAM

Lady Brion, Maryland’s Poet Laureate and the top ranked woman slam poet in the world, will lead students in a special poetry workshop. This generative workshop is designed for any middle or high school student who wants to explore the act of writing—no prior experience is necessary. A pizza lunch will be served before the workshop. Participation is free but registration is required.

About Lady Brion: Lady Brion is an international spoken word artist, activist, organizer and educator. Lady Brion currently serves as the executive director of the Black Arts District. In 2024 she was appointed by Governor Wes Moore as the Poet Laureate of Maryland, making her the youngest Poet Laureate in Maryland’s history and the only spoken word artist to ever hold this position. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Design from the University of Baltimore. During her slam career she has won the 2016 and 2021 National Poetry Slam, the 2017 and 2019 Southern Fried Regional Slam, and the 2019 Rustbelt Regional Slam. In 2021 she became the Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion making her the number 1 ranked woman slam poet in the world. 

This program is presented by Shore Lit, BAAM, and Talbot County Free Library. For questions about accessibility, please contact Shore Lit Director Kerry Folan at easternshorelit@gmail.com.

Registration is required. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-poetry-workshop-with-lady-brion-tickets-1983089216229