The National Youth Poet Laureate Program
The 2022 Youth Poet Laureate is Alyssa Gaines Pictured), the Midwest Regional Finalist and the first-ever Indianapolis Youth Poet Laureate. Her work was published by Teach for America and has appeared in Scholastic’s “Best Teen Writing,” the Indianapolis Recorder.
Grammy Nominations for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album
The Grammy category Best Spoken Word Album dates back to 1959. It includes audio books, comedy albums, and more. “Still, the wider Spoken Word GRAMMY Field — which houses the Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording category, formerly known as the Best Spoken Word Album — continues to evolve,” explains the Grammy Awards website. And, for 2023, an important addition has been made to the category: Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.