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Youth Poet Shorts

WHYY’s Youth Poet Project features Philadelphia-based writers sharing their insightful poetry and extraordinary talent.

Youth Poet - Sojourner Ahebee

Youth Poet - Sojourner Ahebee

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Special | 2m 40s | World-renown poet Sojourner Ahebee shares her story and poem titled “Birth.” (2m 40s)

Youth Poet - Lorena Garcia

Youth Poet - Lorena Garcia

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Special | 2m 32s | Poet Lorena Garcia, who draws inspiration from her Puerto Rican heritage, recites “Wepa.” (2m 32s)

Youth Poet - Keyssh Datts

Youth Poet - Keyssh Datts

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Special | 2m 26s | Keyssh Datts, a young poet “who’s trying to heal with words,” recites “Lucky Me.” (2m 26s)

Youth Poet - Andre’a Rhoads

Youth Poet - Andre’a Rhoads

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Special | 2m 21s | Andre’a Rhoads, Philadelphia’s Youth Poet Laureate, shares a poem about personal growth. (2m 21s)

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