Seattle Arts & Lectures recently announced that Azura Tyabji has been invited to perform at the third annual National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The event celebrates the five Regional Finalists, of which Tyabji is one, and announces the new 2019 National Youth Poet Laureate.
Born and raised in Seattle, Azura Mizan Tyabji is serving as Seattle’s 2018/19 Youth Poet Laureate. As a writer, spoken word performer, facilitator, and educator, what motivates every aspect of her artistic practice is a love for community, justice, and healing. According to Tyabji, If her words leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, or thinking deeper, she has achieved her goal as a poet. She hopes to continue challenging and expanding her craft and giving back to the city that inspires her.
Tyabji is 18 years old and a graduate from Nova High School. Azura’s first book of poetry will be published this May with Poetry NW Editions. The book will debut at Northwest Folklife at a celebration which will also crown next year’s Youth Poet Laureate.
