Larry Barron, also known as, LB the Poet, was born in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Larry began writing when he was student attending Clemmons Middle School. He revealed that the day after his grandmother died, his principal pulled him out of class and encouraged him to write down everything he was feeling at the time. Larry expressed from that day forward he’s always taken time to write. He performed a poem called “The Letter” in Greensboro and from that moment he knew he had discovered what he was destined to be, LB the Poet. 
 Through poetry and other forms of literary expression, Larry Barron has been able to influence and inspire younger generations to remain focused and flourish in their future aspirations. Dedicating years of hard work Larry has now transformed his gifts into a source of therapeutic relief and resourceful literary education. Not only has his powerful words motivated the minds of children and adolescence, but he has also created platforms for other poets/non-poets to be able to speak their truth. Larry has traveled and performed throughout North Carolina, as well as, surrounding states being the voice of inspiration and to empowerment. 
 2019 Winston-Salem Art’s Council Under 40 Arts Leadership Award 2019 Bloc Awards Host is year 2019 The Chronicle Community Service Awards Curator of Arts Award 2018 Winston Salem Grand Slam Champion 2017 Bloc Awards Poet of the year Nom.