Carlynn Newhouse
Carlynn Newhouse (she/her) is a poet, host, performer, and educator. Her passion for the pen and performance has made space for her as a National YoungArts Winner, the only 3x Youth Speaks Seattle Grand Slam Champion, and 4th ranked woman poet in the world. Originally from Seattle, she currently practices in Washington D.C. where she obtained her Bachelors of Science from Howard University. Carlynn is the recipient of fellowships from Adobe, the Watering Hole, the Obsidian Foundation, and the Hurston/Wright Foundation. Her work has been featured on platforms including Microsoft, Button Poetry, The Aspen Institute, the Kennedy Center, and more. Carlynn believes poetry is a form of activism and a tool for raising awareness in hopes of making the world a safer space. Her debut chapbook, “Even the Tender Things Grow Teeth” was published in March, 2025. To find more information about Carlynn, check out her website (carlynnnewhouse.com).
Carlynn Newhouse 