

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026-27 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an inspiring evening as five talented young poets compete for the title of Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate. 

🗓️ 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11
📍 Samuel Bak Museum, 2289 S 67th St., Omaha

The National Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) Competition, championed by Urban Word, identifies influential youth poets with a history of artistic success, civic and community engagement, social justice initiatives, and leadership.

This program is supported by Civic Nebraska and World Speaks.


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PROGRAM DETAILS
The Nebraska Writers Collective has named Youth Poets Laureate since 2021. These young people receive resources and opportunities to share their work and expand their impact within their community.

The 2026-27 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate will receive: 
▪ $1,000—up to $2,000—towards a community engagement project of their design
▪ Year-long guidance from a creative and civic mentor
▪ A chapbook under the NWC Press
▪ At least six public readings in Nebraska 
▪ Eligibility to participate in the regional and national YPL competitions

Learn more at newriters.org/YPL.
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- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Omaha
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center
- **lat**: 41.23861
- **long**: -96.01425
- **full address**: Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, 2281 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106-2809, United States

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- **organizer**: Nebraska Writers Collective (https://allevents.in/org/nebraska-writers-collective/6380500)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Samuel Bak Museum: The Learning Center, 2281 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106-2809, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Nebraska Writers Collective
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026-27 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony ?
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