Power Poetry

Run under the To Be Heard Foundation, Power Poetry is an online resource and community for young poets to improve their work.

Power Poetry is a digital community inspired by the documentary film, To Be Heard. We are a safe place for teens to exchange poems, find new poets, and hone their writing and multimedia skills.

12/17/2025

Do you have what it takes to be Power Poetry's next Top Emerging Poet?
Enter our latest poetry slam for your chance to have your poetry published in our upcoming ebook! Learn more at: https://bit.ly/49gMmCu

**Must be 17 or younger to enter

11/27/2024

Do you have what it takes to be Power Poetry's next Top Emerging Poet?

Enter our latest poetry slam for your chance to have your poetry published in our upcoming ebook! Learn more at: https://bit.ly/top-poet-2024

**Must be 17 or younger to enter

09/17/2024

It's back! We are happy to announce that our Annual Emerging Poets Slam is open for submissions!

This slam is a space for you to share writing techniques you've already mastered, and to practice those you're still learning. The best part is that YOU get to decide what you write about. Writing comes from the heart, so write about whatever speaks to you and gets those creative juices flowing.

Winners will be published in our upcoming ebook along with the title of Top Emerging Poet of 2024. Open to poets 17 and under only. Enter today at https://bit.ly/top-poet-2024.

06/21/2022

Everyone deserves to become their most honest and authentic self. Not just during Pride Month, but all the time.

Gender roles often put people in boxes that don't conform to their true identities. Understanding gender as a social structure that operates on a spectrum challenges gender expectations. Learn how you can be an ally: https://bit.ly/ally-trans

06/13/2022

Happy Pride Month from us here at Power Poetry! A friendly reminder that everyone is accepted and celebrated in our community.
Looking for some Pride inspo? Check out our guide on 7 Tips for Writing About LGBTQIA+ issues: https://bit.ly/LGBTQIA-poetry-tips

06/09/2022

The recent mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas has sparked the conversation about gun control in the US.

It has been proven that places with strict gun laws have fewer gun-related deaths. Share your thoughts with our Slam on Gun Control: https://bit.ly/slam-gun-control

06/06/2022

In 2022 alone, there have been more than 200 mass shootings in the US. Gun violence is a serious issue - that's why we've created our Poetry Slam on Gun Control.
Your words have the power to save lives. It's time to make your voice heard. https://bit.ly/slam-gun-control

06/03/2022

Today is Gun Violence Awareness day, and the perfect day to participate in our Poetry Slam on Gun Violence. In the wake of the Uvalde tragedy, we offer you a safe space to share your thoughts regarding the recent mass shootings and gun control. https://bit.ly/slam-gun-control

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