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 open mics to build community and creativity among our schools. Join us to transform the educational experiences and outcomes of our youth. 

This year's conference will be held on Saturday, October 1 at the Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049) from 8:30-4:00.

Schools who participate in the Get Lit Curriculum are welcome to bring up to 6 participants. We would like to welcome a mix of student leaders and educators with no more than 4 student leaders per school. Students must be accompanied by educators. PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL ATTENDEES TO BRING A LAPTOP OR PERSONAL DEVICE.

2022 Poetic Convergence Schedule // Saturday October 1 8:30-4:00 // Skirball Cultural Center 

8:30-9:30 // Arrival and Breakfast 

9:00-9:30 // Tier II LAUSD Intervention Presentation

9:30-10:30 // Welcome and Morning Keynote with Franny Choi

10:45-12:00 // Uni(verse) Launch (Educator and Youth-only workshops)

12:20-1:20 // Lunch and Keynote with Paul Tran

1:30-3:05 // Afternoon Workshops:

• Writing Speculative Poetry with Franny Choi

• The Poetics of Surprise with José Olivarez

• Tell it Like it Is with Paul Tran 

3:10-4:00 // Closing Performances 

Performances by workshop leaders, youth poets, and contest winners