Youth poetry is ‘Louder Than a Bomb’

Youth poetry is ‘Louder Than a Bomb’
'Louder Than a Bomb' competition promotes youth poetry in the Chicagoland area. Photo courtesy of Young Chicago Authors
Youth poetry is ‘Louder Than a Bomb’
'Louder Than a Bomb' competition promotes youth poetry in the Chicagoland area. Photo courtesy of Young Chicago Authors

Youth poetry is ‘Louder Than a Bomb’

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Every year, the Louder Than a Bomb poetry competition gathers some of the best young poets from around the city.

Eight Forty-Eight heard Melana Bass’ entry from the 2011 competition.