Memphis youth poet laureate, contests, open mic nights creating a ‘poetry resurgence’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 23, 2024 4:14 PM CT | Published: February 28, 2024 10:26 AM CT

“Poetry is one of Memphis’ best kept secrets,” said the director of a local arts organization.

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Ana Hunter HomeGrown Arts Memphis Youth Poet Laureate Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word Contest
Sarah Dassinger

Sarah Dassinger

Sarah Dassinger grew up in Chicago and is a junior at Rhodes College, majoring in history with minors in philosophy and Spanish and is also completing a journalism certificate.


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