National Youth Poet Laureate Daniel Umemezie on using his words to bridge worlds
Summary
The National Youth Poet Laureate program recognizes young writers who use poetry to promote social change. Fred de Sam Lazaro interviewed the 2026-2027 laureate, Daniel Umemezie, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, as part of an arts and culture series called CANVAS.Key Facts
- The National Youth Poet Laureate program has been running for ten years.
- It honors top young writers in the United States.
- The program focuses on writers who inspire social change through their work.
- Daniel Umemezie is the National Youth Poet Laureate for 2026-2027.
- Fred de Sam Lazaro interviewed Daniel in his hometown, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
- The interview is part of the CANVAS arts and culture series.
- The program aims to highlight the power of poetry among youth.
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