Each year young poets—ages 12 – 18—are encouraged to submit work to our poetry writing contest. Entries are judged by MFA candidates in the Creative Writing Program at Vanderbilt University and the winners are invited to read their work at the Young Voices Reading. You will be astounded at the sophistication and sensitivity exhibited by these students. pecial guest poets, Tracy K. Smith, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry 2012, and Richard Blanco, Presidential Inaugural Poet 2009, will be on hand to engage these young people in a discussion of poetry and its importance in our changing world.