Poetry Pen Pals
Share a poem. Read a poem. Connect.
A project from the 2024 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, Ella Gordon.
Ella believes that poetry is a means to connection between generations. This project is designed to help that connection by collecting and sharing poetry with a focus on youth and older adults, but inclusive of all.
We welcome your participation!
Be a part of the project and share a poem! Choose the way that works best for you.
You can:
- Fill out this form
- Bring your poem to any Oakland Public Library location (with all the needed information listed below) addressed to Sharon McKellar, Teen Services
- Mail your poem (with all the needed information listed below) to Sharon McKellar, Teen Services, 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland CA 94621
Please make sure to include your full name, your zip code, the poem's title, the poem's author (if it is you, let us know what name you want to use when listed as the author), your age category (youth, older adult, or other), and what the poem means to you and you'd like others to know about the poem.
* Your poem and information may be shared on the library's website and may be sent in the mail to someone interested in receiving a poem.
