Literature Archives - San Lorenzo Valley Post

County’s Youth Poet Laureate Finalists Selected

March 6, 2024March 16, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

Five finalists have been selected for the Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate designation, a project of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, and the Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate (SCCPL) in partnership with Urban Word. The finalists are Madeline Aliah, Simon Ellefson, Sylvi Kayser, Dina Lusztig, and Gregory Souza. The selection process was a months-long effort and included writing and… Read More

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SLV High Alum Publishes Book: The Winds of Beyond

June 18, 2021July 3, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner It all started in 2016 at the White Raven coffee shop in Felton. “I had this little notebook with random ideas. I was supposed to be studying.” San Lorenzo Valley High School graduate Sampson Miller admits to being a horrible student. He would doodle in class – spaceships, otherworldly concepts, and “stories in his head.” By his… Read More

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My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth

July 1, 2020March 18, 2021 slvpost.combooks, writers0 comment

My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry and Speaking Your Truth by Patrice Vecchione is unique in its approach. It encourages teens to find their voices, to articulate what matters to them most—both personally and politically—whether it be boldly to an outside audience or just privately for themselves. Read More

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Viral Verse: Poetry of the Pandemic

June 1, 2020May 17, 2025 Julie Hornerbooks0 comment

Viral Verse: Poetry of the Pandemic is a spirited anthology of 70 poems that explore the “beauty and terror of human experience” during the shelter-at-home over the first two months of the pandemic. Read More