Celebrate Hawaiis top youth poets at the Youth Poet Laureate Finalist Showcase and awards. Free event- reserve your seat!

Koin us for a special day celebrating Hawaiis most talented poets. The Hawaii state Youth Poet Laureate Finalist showcase and awards ceremony features the top youth poets from across the state sharing their original work, followed by the announcement of the 2026 Youth Poet Laureate.

Come support these young voices and celebrate the power of poetry. The event is free- reserve your ticket to save your seat. This event is hosted by the Archive For Health, Arts, and Spirit (AHAS) in partnership with urban word.

This program is supported by the East Hawaii Fund of the Hwaii Community Foundation and by a grant from the Atherton Family Foundation.