A resource for young poets, writers and teachers (updated 7/2/09)
from around Connecticut, the Northeast,the US, the world.
Our goal is to promote literacy and
the power of written and spoken word. 

We post information about Brave New Voices /
The International Youth Poetry Slam & Festival.
We publish youth poetry,
post Links (updated 5/26/09) to writing contests
and youth-friendly publishing opportunities,
Creative writing / publishing tips,
 Writing ideas to help ignite your creativity
and a Calendar (updated 6/17/09 )  of youth-friendly literary events
primarily in CT and the Northeast
(send us info about your upcoming events and we'll post it).

What is a Poetry Slam you ask?  Rules are... And for the "incomplete" scoop...
 http://www.e-poets.net/library/slam/index.html 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines!

UpWords Poetry is currently not accepting poetry for publication on the website.
If you'd like to comment on any previously featured work
or have ideas regarding the evolution of this website
please email directly to UpWordsPoetry@earthlink.net .
In the Subject line write - UpWords Comment (or it might get deleted).

Look forward to hearing from you ... Elizabeth Thomas / Host and Poet