Story Resources

Ocean inspiration; how-to’s for poetry, ocean science, free workshops and more!

TEACHERS: Find the downloadable Youth Story Project Teacher Packet, shareable poster and graphics and the overview Powerpoint in this Google folder.  Book a free Zoom poetry workshop for your class – just email info@tacomaoceanfest.org! Check out how the Project dovetails with learning standards. 

STUDENTS: Watch our poetry video workshops, explore ocean issues and how to take action. Then start creating!

Poetry Workshops

girl poetry waterfront

Book a free Zoom workshop with a poet, watch past workshop videos and get tips!


Learning Standards

boy reading poem

English, science and art standards met by the Youth Story Project.

Ocean Issues/Actions

Ocean for Ocean Actions

Dive into what threatens our ocean – and how we can act to protect it.


Ocean Science

jellyfish web

Learn about marine biology, pollution, climate change and species extinction.