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rules 1 students teachers log in to uni verse today 2 listen to the album 3 select a track to respond to 4 write a poem and record a video of yourself performing it 5 upload the poem and video performance to uni verse poems will be judged by a panel of professionals as well as uni verse community members the prizes students 10 people s choice winners 1 000 each 10 judges winners 1 000 each teachers 9 teachers with the most student submissions 1 000 each teacher with highest submissions 2000 10 teachers poems chosen by judges 1 000 each deadline to sign up for uni verse is september 30 2025 the competition runs from oct 1 20 2025 winners announced in november sign up today if i awaken in los angeles student poetry contest a love letter to la written by its future join students and teachers across the city in a powerful creative celebration of los angeles inspired by the new poetry album if i awaken in los angeles students will write and perform original response poems and compete for over 40 000 in prizes contest opens september 29 submissions close november 07 11 59pm pst winners announced december 1 learn more enter the contest poetic convergence 2025 october 25 2025 say it matters ruth awad the poetic convergence is a one day convening of teachers student leaders arts champions and poetic giants for the purpose of creating and sustaining poetic communities inside los angeles county schools and their neighborhoods the poetic convergence offers attendees interactive workshops engaging keynotes and youth led town halls to build community and creativity among our schools want to partake in this transformative event join us to positively shift the educational experiences and outcomes of our youth rsvp now ignite your voice get lit provides the creative outlet community and work experience that transforms students into artists activists scholars and stars the results are in if i awaken in los angeles the largest poetry contest in the nation we invited educators and students from all across los angeles county to respond to our live album the prompt was simple tell us about your la what happened next was incredible more than 1 000 poems poured in from every corner of our city love letters to the city of angels at a time when these voices were deeply needed by the numbers 1 065 submissions 28 schools 4 423 public votes cast 30 000 in cash prizes given away from magnet programs and charter schools to continuation and public high schools the submissions reflected an extraordinary range of lived experience showcasing the true cultural depth and creative power of angelenos the winners were selected by an all star panel of poets artists and cultural leaders aloe blacc grammy nominated singer songwriter and activist gina belafonte humanitarian artivist and producer chen chen award winning poet the new yorker poetry magazine josé olivarez poet educator and latinx youth arts advocate safia elhillo sudanese american poet macdowell fellow 20 years of get lit 15th classic slam words ignite hundreds of students from all over la county attended the 15th annual classic slam packed with powerful poems impromptu dance parties and an unshakable sense of community summer intensives launching june 15 2026 get lit s summer intensives offer professional level training in filmmaking and poetry performance for students ages 13 18 hosted at los angeles center studios and the granada building get lit s film lab is a free program designed to inspire and cultivate the imaginations of young filmmakers over the course of 12 weeks students will have the opportunity to hone their skills in both screenwriting and production with poetry at the heart of their work get lit s film lab is a free program for young artists aspiring to create for film and television that begins with poetry as an inspiration point with courses in screenwriting and production students can choose between two pathways free creative summer camp june 17 21 2024 join us on a journey of inspiration at our dynamic week long creative camp happening june 17 21 explore the worlds of filmmaking screenwriting spoken word and music with endless opportunities for artistic expression guided by seasoned mentors you ll participate in craft workshops create original works and share your talent at our culminating showcase on june 21 don t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable adventure where creativity knows no bounds register here performance 12 week program fall dates tbd explore the art of performance through spoken word poetry this course will hone your skills on the stage through authentic expression dynamic group work and targeted feedback from industry professionals working in film television and theater using spoken word poetry you ll explore techniques for verbal physical and emotional performance that act as a basis for performance of all types comedy film theater and more apply here screenwriting 12 week program you will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting with an emphasis on character driven stories and emotional arcs along with technical skills like formatting and professional writing software you ll develop your creative process and practice giving and receiving constructive feedback learn from guest speakers from the writers guild of america and get personal feedback on your script from professional screenwriters students leave this course with a completed short film script and one scene from their screenplay featured in a staged reading apply here production 12 week program master the principles of visual storytelling through this hands on filmmaking program in this course you ll learn how to write treatments and pitch ideas create storyboards and shot lists collaborate with other young filmmakers and take a project from conception to completion as you master the art of filmmaking you ll work with other artists and experts to produce your own poetic short film to be screened in the lab s student showcase apply here poetry performance 4 week program the poetry lab summer intensive immerses students in the art of poetry through get lit s classic and response model blending writing performance and collaboration students create original work contribute poetry to films and multimedia projects and culminate the program with a live showcase leaving with professional performance assets for portfolios and college applications session information session 1 june 15 july 10 2026 final showcase saturday july 11 2026 session 2 july 13 august 7 2026 final showcase saturday august 8 2026 schedule monday friday 10 00 am 4 00 pm tuition per session 4 500 00 scholarships available location granada building register now join the waitlist mixtape masterclass 12 week program fall dates tbd fine tune your musical potential in this production course you ll learn the basics of songwriting lyricism voice control flow rhythm rhyme instrumentation producing and sound engineering while developing skills with recording equipment digital audio workstations and live dj techniques this series of handcrafted workshops from seasoned music professionals will take you through the process of creating an album start to finish culminating with the release of a class mixtape apply here film content 4 week program the film summer intensive places students inside a working los angeles film studio to create professional level films for college and film school portfolios with access to real sets advanced equipment and industry led instruction students collaborate across disciplines and graduate with two polished films including a thesis project designed for competitive applications session information session 1 june 15 july 10 2026 final showcase saturday july 11 2026 session 2 july 13 august 7 2026 final showcase saturday august 8 2026 schedule monday friday 10 00 am 4 00 pm tuition per session 4 500 00 scholarships available location los angeles center studios sign up here register now poetry lab 10 day program open to youth poets ages 13 19 this 10 day immersive camp invites participants to dive deep into get lit s signature classic response model students will be guided through close readings writing labs feedback circles and performance prep culminating in a live showcase for friends family and peers whether you re new to poetry or a seasoned performer this camp is designed to uplift your voice sharpen your skills and build lifelong connections through the power of spoken word sign up here april 17 and april 18 2026 a day of youth spoken word poetry the culmination of get lit s in school program is the 15th annual classic slam one of the largest youth spoken word events in the country it s a youthful celebration of fire and feeling with fresh perspectives that demonstrate storytelling at the highest level more information april 17 and april 18 2026 a day of youth spoken word poetry the culmination of get lit s in school program is the 15th annual classic slam one of the largest youth spoken word events in the country it s a youthful celebration of fire and feeling with fresh perspectives that demonstrate storytelling at the highest level more information april 17 and april 18 2026 a day of youth spoken word poetry the culmination of get lit s in school program is the 15th annual classic slam one of the largest youth spoken word events in the country it s a youthful celebration of fire and feeling with fresh perspectives that demonstrate storytelling at the highest level more information a day of youth spoken word poetry the culmination of get lit s in school program is the 15th annual classic slam one of the largest youth spoken word events in the world it s a youthful celebration of fire and feeling with fresh perspectives that demonstrate storytelling at the highest level congratulations to venice high school coached by hazel kight witham our slam champions get lit turns 20 for 20 years get lit words ignite has been nurturing youth thought leaders artists and innovators since 2006 over 100 000 young people have graduated from get lit s in school program we are preparing for our biggest and brightest year yet the get lit players are get lit words ignite s performance troupe they ve performed at the united nations hollywood bowl the ford the lincoln center and the white house over half of the los angeles youth poet laureates have been get lit poets they have over 300 million views on social media performing both classic response poetry think you have what it takes to be the next glp we wanna hear what you have to say sign up to audition today the creative career lab workforce training for young adults 18 28 announcing the creative career lab get lit s year long professional development program the creative career lab prepares young professionals ages 18 28 to thrive in a full time position in the creative and nonprofit sectors graduates will receive support finding and the skills to excel at a dream job get lit s creative career lab is funded by the california governor s office of business and economic development go biz through the california community reinvestment grants program calcrg this program aims to create a bridge to success for young adults through critical professional training connections and paid job placement welcome to get lit s creative career lab let s get to work learn more apply now ethnic studies curriculum lausd approved standards aligned get lit s voices in verse is one of only 11 ethnic studies curricula approved by lausd get the curricula that teachers love and students are constantly requesting approved for use in lausd spoken word poetry based lessons that excite and engage students uc approved common core aligned packed with hundreds of peer led video lessons and poems by bipoc artists includes access to our online learning platform uni verse get the curriculum get lit s year in review annual report we ve been busy check out everything we did over the past year learn more thank you los angeles if i awaken in los angeles the largest poetry contest in the nation to every student teacher who wrote bravely every judge who listened deeply and every community member who voted we thank you this is what happens when young voices are heard special thanks to our partner ekadence for providing the technology for our community to share and vote for their favorite entries the latest feb 21 2025 special thanks to the ralph m parsons foundation the ralph m parsons foundation sponsored our founder and executive director diane luby lane to take three harvard university courses learn more dec 13 2024 pbs documentary beyond words verses of change we are thrilled to announce that our documentary beyond words verses of change airs friday december 13th at 8pm pst learn more apr 23 2024 new los angeles times our words collide documents 5 l a teen poets testifying to spoken word s transformative power the los angeles times featured get lit in their recent article all about the our words collide documentary and the classic slam learn more apr 15 2024 new edsource article la arts education group fights falling literacy rates through poetry get lit was featured in a new article from national publication edsource about our work in literacy education learn more mar 15 2024 2023 2024 annual report we are thrilled to share the details of the amazing year we had all thanks to you our community our donors and all of our awesome poets educators and volunteers learn more dec 9 2023 young hollywood get lit is changing the game for youth creative expression young hollywood put the spotlight on get lit and our annual gala along with an interview of get lit s founder diane luby lane and info about get lit s new creative lab learn more nov 1 2023 get lit founder travels to d c to receive award from the library of congress diane luby lane traveled to washington d c to accept the successful practices honoree award from the library of congress on behalf of get lit learn more oct 26 2023 get lit s voices in verse is 1 of only 11 lausd approved ethnic studies courses this year ethnic studies is becoming a graduation requirement for lausd and get lit s voices in verse curriculum is leading the charge learn more sep 8 2023 the library of congress literacy awards get lit was just honored with the library of congress literacy award for our implementation of successful practices in literacy promotion through the uni verse platform learn more aug 19 2022 abc 7 news featuring get lit in the second of abc 7 s two part series on get lit reporter anabel munoz interviews founder diane luby lane student poets teacher jeanetta wolfe and poet luis rodriguez about the transformative power of poetry and uni verse learn more breathing fire check out the archive of our monthly newsletter learn more support our work because of generous donors like you we re able to provide vital literacy education boost self confidence and offer work opportunities to youth donate want to work with us tell us more 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