Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 22, 2026 — The Miami-Dade Public Library System has announced a new poetry contest designed for local teenagers. The initiative aims to engage young writers aged 13 to 18 in creative expression centered on the theme of freedom.

Participants in the contest are encouraged to compose sonnets, a specific poetic form consisting of 14 lines. The thematic inspiration for these sonnets is freedom, with a call for participants to draw from their experiences or perceptions related to Miami and/or the United States. This theme is presented in conjunction with the upcoming 250th anniversary of America.

The contest officially opens on September 14 and concludes on October 17. During this period, teens will have the opportunity to submit their work. The judging panel for the contest will comprise all three of Miami-Dade County’s Poet Laureates. Further support for participants will be available through workshops offered in connection with the contest.

Specific details regarding workshop dates, times, locations, and submission guidelines for the poetry contest were not provided in the available summary. Information about potential prizes or recognition for the winning entries also remains unstated.


Story summarized from the original created by Miami Wire Staff 2 on miamiwire.com, see more information here.

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