TORONTO’S FIRST YOUTH POET LAUREATE
SHAHADDAH JACK
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I’M LOOKING FOR A PERSONAL ASSISTANT!
Want to help bring Toronto’s youth voices to the stage and into the spotlight?
I am looking for a motivated and creative individual to serve as my Assistant in my role as Toronto’s Youth Poet Laureate. As my Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to support me in planning and delivering community events, workshops, and performances that highlight youth voices and the power of poetry. This role will offer hands-on experience in arts administration, community engagement, and literary programming, while working alongside me to help amplify poetry across the city.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
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Now accepting bookings for 2025
I am a spoken word artist, human rights activist, and Toronto’s first Youth Poet Laureate, using poetry to inspire, challenge, and uplift. You can book me for performances, workshops, speaking engagements, and custom poetry commissions that center storytelling, empowerment, and social justice. Whether on stage, in classrooms, or at community events, I bring raw emotion, powerful narratives, and a deep commitment to amplifying voices that need to be heard.