Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival

Cost: Free

Description: Formerly known as Louder Than a Bomb, this Chicago-based festival is the world's largest youth poetry slam. High school teams perform original spoken word pieces, developing collaboration and self-expression skills amongst emerging poets.

Dates: The festival will take place between February 1 – March 16th, 2025

Grade Levels: 9–12

Skill Level: Intermediate

Location Requirements: Chicago area schools

Link: https://youngchicagoauthors.org/rooted-radical/

Additional Info: Teams perform four individual poems and one group piece; top teams advance to finals.