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Young poets spotlighted: Kids Art for Climate Justice and Poetry Out Loud winner read at governor's event
Summary
Youth poets were featured: Jade Terrace Talamo described her nonprofit Kids Art for Climate Justice, which raises funds to plant trees using children's art and poetry, and Eric Luna — a prize-winning young poet — read 'Between 2 Shadows' about cultural identity.
The program included a spotlight on youth poets and youth-led initiatives. Jade Terrace Talamo told the audience she "started a nonprofit organization called Kids Art for Climate Justice," which raises money to plant trees using children's art and poetry; she invited poets and artists to add work to the group's site to support tree-planting.
Eric Luna — introduced as a prize winner in state youth poetry programs — read an original piece titled 'Between 2 Shadows' in which he described cultural belonging, first-generation experience and poetic craft. The governor and poet laureate praised the student performers and encouraged continued engagement with poetry programs across schools and community groups.
