The voices and ideas of young Chicago area and Region youth will be in the spotlight beginning March 13 during Louder Than A Bomb youth poetry festival. Louder Than A Bomb is considered the largest youth poetry festival in the world. The event, presented by Young Chicago Authors, is scheduled to run through April 24. This year as it celebrates its 21st anniversary, LTAB will have a virtual platform once again. The 2020 event was also virtual. "There's usually anywhere from 400 to 600 young people involved," said Demetrius Amparan, donor relations manager of Young Chicago Authors. "We encourage young people to sign up with their school and compete as a team," said Amparan, who is a graduate of Valparaiso University. The registration period for entering the fest concluded last week.