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. Our featured guest poets, Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Edward Hirsch, will take the stage following the reading to engage in a discussion with students, teachers, parents and others.