# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Nebraska Writers Collective, in partnership with Urban Word, is honored to host the National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement — marking the first time this celebration has been held in our state.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, at Omaha’s new Central Library for an evening celebrating youth voice, literary excellence, and the announcement of the 10th National Youth Poet Laureate.

The evening will feature performances from four national finalists, alongside a reading from the 2025 Nebraska Youth Poet Laureate Victoria Bogatz. The program will be hosted by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers and accompanied by DJ Errik Ejike.

Seating is limited. Please register in advance.
→ bit.ly/YPL-2026


EVENT SCHEDULE
Sponsor Reception • 6 p.m.
Public Program • 7 p.m.

The reception is open to event sponsors and will be catered by House of Bah.


MORE ABOUT YPL
The National Youth Poet Laureate program launched with Amanda Gorman as its first laureate and has become the country’s highest honor for youth poets committed to artistic excellence, civic engagement, and community leadership.

Hosting the Commencement reflects years of investment in youth writing, mentorship, and creative leadership across Nebraska. This milestone event brings young poets and literary leaders from across the country to Omaha.


THANK YOU
This event is made possible by Millwork Commons, Humanities Nebraska, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Dundee Bank, and House of Bah.
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- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Omaha
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Omaha Public Library - Central, 7205 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68114
- **lat**: 41.259
- **long**: -96.02444
- **full address**: Omaha Public Library - Central, 7205 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68114, 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114-3611, United States

## Event Organizer details

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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, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Omaha Public Library - Central, 7205 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68114, 7205 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114-3611, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Nebraska Writers Collective
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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