May 29
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Young Chicago Authors
Cultivating young voices through writing, publication, and performance education.
Louder Than A Bomb 2020
The 20th anniversary of Louder Than A Bomb, the world's largest youth poetry festival, is going virtual!
We are excited to continue to honor and celebrate the brilliant poets from across Chicago! This year, not only are we sharing with our local communities, but the world. We'll be streaming the Indy and Team finals at YouTube Live and/or right here at this space!
Updated LTAB Schedule (all times CST):
Indy Finals: Thursday, April 30, 6 - 8 PM
Team Finals: Saturday, May 2, 6 - 9 PM
LTAB University: Dates TBD (Please check back for updates)
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Calendar
Featured Event
Jun
6
Jun
6
Emcee Wreckshop
4 - 6 PM @ Zoom video
*Due to COVID-19 quarantine YCA has suspended in-person programming until further notice.
Are you an aspiring musician and rapper looking for a space to develop and present your work? The session begins with a workshop taught via Zoom video by local rappers Add-2 and Defcee, in which students will study an exemplary work, write new material, and finally, exchange pens for microphones, taking to YCA’s virtual stage in a performative cypher.
Upcoming Event
Jun
13
Jun
13
Emcee Wreckshop
4 - 6 PM @ Zoom video
*Due to COVID-19 quarantine YCA has suspended in-person programming until further notice.
Are you an aspiring musician and rapper looking for a space to develop and present your work? The session begins with a workshop taught via Zoom video by local rappers Add-2 and Defcee, in which students will study an exemplary work, write new material, and finally, exchange pens for microphones, taking to YCA’s virtual stage in a performative cypher.
Upcoming Event
Jun
19
Jun
19
Louder Than A Bomb University Preliminary Bout 1
5 - 7 PM @ YouTube Live
*Due to COVID-19 quarantine YCA has suspended in-person programming until further notice.
Individual university-level poets compete in our virtual slam-style poetry competition. Join us on YouTube Live for an evening of poetry by emerging literary talent from all corners of Chicago and beyond.
Upcoming Event
Jun
19
Jun
19
Louder Than A Bomb University Preliminary Bout 2
7 - 9 PM @ YouTube Live
*Due to COVID-19 quarantine YCA has suspended in-person programming until further notice.
Individual university-level poets compete in our virtual slam-style poetry competition. Join us on YouTube Live for an evening of poetry by emerging literary talent from all corners of Chicago and beyond.