The Austin Poetry Slam is dedicated to honoring the Austin community by providing and promoting poetry and its performance in a manner that engages, challenges, celebrates, and supports both artist and audience.
The Texas Youth Word Collective seeks to stimulate in young people an interest in writing, reading, public speaking, and community building; skill sets that are essential as a means of combating illiteracy, encouraging expression, and enhancing the foundation for success in the new millenia.
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Additionally, the Texas Youth Word Collective is active in youth advocacy through its membership in the Texas Coalition Advocating Justice for Juvenile (TCAJJ), a reform coalition designed to help end abuse and mistreatment of incarcerated youth in the juvenile justice system.