Youth Speaks Presents
In Partnership with HBO’s Def Poetry, DC WritersCorps, Sol & Soul, the Creative Writing Alliance, and Hip-Hop Theater Festival

The 11th Annual 
BRAVE NEW VOICES 
International Youth Poetry Slam Festival
Washington, D.C. July 15 – 19, 2008

500 Poets from 40 Cities across 4 countries Ignite Washington, D.C. with Words!
All events are FREE!

For information about the festival including poetry and spoken word workshops for youth, the quarter and semi-finals of the international poetry slam, and more, check the Brave New Voices Homepage

Saturday, July 19th

The Grand Slam Finals of the International Youth Poetry Slam

The Lincoln Theater  7pm
1215 U St., NW  
Live Filming for HBO’s documentary on Brave New Voices!
Come See the Final Teams of The Poetry Slam with Special Guests.
This is a Free Event But Tickets Must Be Reserved

FREE TICKETS CAN BE REQUESTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: bravenewvoices@broadwayvideo.com with full name, email and how many tickets you need up to 4 ticket per request. If tickets are available you will receive confirmation back.

Wednesday, July 16th

Brave New Voices’ Green Mic

The Kennedy Center, 6pm
2700 F St, NW
The Best Young Spoken Word Artists in the Country Talk About Global Warming.
Sponsored by The Redford Center at The Sundance Preserve and the US Green Building Council

Highlighted Events include:

Tuesday, July 15th
Opening Ceremonies
US Capitol Building
Rayburn Courtyard
6pm

Wednesday, July 16th
A Full Day of Poetry and Spoken Word Workshops for Youth at 
George Washington University
To register DC -Area youth, please contact Khalil Anthony Peebles at kpeebles@youthspeaks.org
10am - 2pm

Thursday July 17th
Quarter-Finals of the International Youth Poetry Slam 
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
10am – 6pm FREE

Friday July 18th
Hear The Children Left Behind: Young People Speak Out on Education
LAFAYETTE PARK (across from the White House)
3 - 6pm

Semi-Finals of the International Youth Poetry Slam
The Smithsonian (2 Locations): 
Smithsonian American Art Museum - The McEvoy Auditorium 
Freer Gallery of Art - Meyer Auditorium
Special Emcees Beau Sia and Rafael Casal 
11am – 1pm  FREE

Teacher’s Conference
The Smithsonian
Freer Gallery of Art - Meyer Auditorium
1:30 - 3pm FREE when registering at:
bnvteacherconference@youthspeaks.org 
 SPACE IS LIMITED

For complete Information About the Poetry Slam, Workshops, and Teachers Programs, please Check Out the Brave New Voices Homepage.