Mentoring Young Poet Laureates
- beryltheferal
- 2 hours ago
- 1 min read
When Sharena from the National Literacy Trust asked if I'd like to be one of the mentors in this National Poetry Centre initiative, it was her grassroots values that made it a yes.
The schools involved are chosen by their ratio of free school meals attendees; and some Young Poets have gone from difficult early lives to end-up performing at their favourite football stadium and then becoming their team's mascot; meeting the queen, or having their own words painted as a large mural on the side of a building.
The Young Poet Laureate programme aims to inspire a new generation of young poets. 1000 schools across the country are taking part. and 120 children will be selected for further mentoring.
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