Spit for a chance to REPRESENT NYC at the National Teen Poetry Slam in Los Angeles!

Urban Word NYC is proud to host the Annual NYC Teen Poetry Slam at some of the city’s hottest venues, literary spaces and theaters. With nothing but a mic and their powerful voices, over 500 of New York City’s inspiring young poets, spoken word artists and emcees will recite their own original. This event spans 10 nights in March-April and culminates in an opportunity to compete at the Grand Slam Final held at Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater..