ECA's annual WE SPEAK Festival is a celebration of spoken word poetry and storytelling integrating critically-acclaimed artists alongside talented local youth. Developed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WE SPEAK provides a platform for artists to respond to issues that impact themselves, their communities, and the world.

Sponsored By Edmonds Bookshop, David Brewster & Mary Kay Sneeringer, and Walnut Street Coffee