Stella Beratlis
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May 02
Woven Words Reading & Reception May 20 at Queen Bean
Woven Words Tiny Poem Contest — Reading & Reception You’re invited to a poetry reading to celebrate the publication of Woven Words, an anthology of short poems featuring the work of Stanislaus County youth poets. Hosted by Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate Valentina Zeff 📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM 📍 Queen Bean …
Apr 19
Poetry on Saturday: Book Launch for Cleo Griffith & Sheila Landre
2:00 pm, Carnegie Arts Center. You’re invited to a book launch party for these two wonderful local poets! Bring a poem for open mic!
Mar 28
Second Tuesday Poetry: Kathy Pon & Chris Olander
Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center is pleased to present Second Tuesday Poetry featuring Chris Olander, performance poet & poet laureate Nevada County (2017-2019) and Central Valley poet/farmer/educator Kathy Pon. Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026Time: 7:00 pm PSTWhere: Bookish Modesto, 811 W. Roseburg Ave, in the Roseburg Square shopping center Open mic following featured poets (2-3 min per …
Sep 10
Stanislaus County Poetry Out Loud 2026
Announcing Poetry Out Loud 2026, a national poetry recitation contest for students in grades 9-12. The Poetry Out Loud website for teachers and organizers (https://www.poetryoutloud.org/teachers-organizers) has so much information. The website includes the poems from which students can choose, helpful hints for teachers and advisors, and videos of past recitations! Watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxQwMlLcfWQ&t=18s. …
May 04
2025-2026 Youth Poet Laureate Selected
May 1, 2025 Valentina Zeff, incoming junior at Modesto High School’s International Baccalaureate program, was selected as the Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate for 2025-2026. She will serve a one-year term, participate in several engagements throughout the year, and receive a $500 honorarium. Valentina Zeff is a sixteen-year-old poet from Modesto, California who is currently …