Poets Share Their Voices

What happens when young voices are given the space to express their truths? In Stephanie Kinkel’s 6th-grade Humanities Quest, What is the Power of Our Voices?, students have been exploring poetry as a tool for self-expression, advocacy, and connection.

Building on their work in spoken word and written poetry, our students took their talents beyond the classroom, submitting original pieces to the Beautiful Truth Poetry Contest—a competition that invites young poets to share their unique perspectives and experiences through verse.

Each poem is a reflection of the student’s inner world—tackling themes of identity, resilience, justice, and hope. Whether weaving together powerful imagery or using rhythmic wordplay to evoke emotion, these young writers have embraced poetry as a medium to tell their stories and speak their truths.

Read Their Work

We are so proud of our 6th-grade poets for their bravery in sharing their voices with a wider audience. You can explore their poetry and celebrate their creativity by clicking below:

📖 Read the student submissions here.

A huge congratulations to our young poets for using their words to inspire, challenge, and connect. Their voices matter, and their poetry is proof of the power they hold.