Finalists Middle School – Poetry Slam 2025

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“Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.” – June Jordan

Our Poetry Slam is returning; the last time we held one was in 2017. In eight years, a lot has happened, and the need for poetry is fundamental, a healthy outlet. Words have healing properties, forcing the writer to journey within.

It is my pleasure to announce our finalists for the Poetry Slam 2025 in middle school: