2021-22 Phoenix Youth Poet Laureate Myra Kamal explores literature, arts, and music in Arizona. In this micro cultural showcase, her goal is to highlight some of the valley’s talented creators and how they build community.

For my first episode, I’m speaking with Heather Laurel Jensen and Akhila Bandlora. They are poets, community organizers, and parents of the PHX YPL Program. What better way to describe them than saying that they are pioneers of Phoenician poetry programs for the city’s youth?

A Conversation with Heather Laurel Jensen & Akhila Bandlora

<p>I'm speaking with Katherine Wei and Yash Wadwekar, two youth poets in the Valley and finalists for the PHX YPL Program. They are both award-winning writers and artists and also belong to several communities, whether it be science organizations or speech and debate. Get to know a little bit about these high school seniors and their artistry through this episode!</p>

I'm speaking with Katherine Wei and Yash Wadwekar, two youth poets in the Valley and finalists for the PHX YPL Program. They are both award-winning writers and artists and also belong to several communities, whether it be science organizations or speech and debate. Get to know a little bit about these high school seniors and their artistry through this episode!