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We Stand On Their Shoulders

Teen Poetry Competition and Program

2019-04-27 14:00:00 2019-04-27 16:00:00 America/New_York We Stand On Their Shoulders Decatur Library -

Saturday, April 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-04-27 14:00:00 2019-04-27 16:00:00 America/New_York We Stand On Their Shoulders Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to create an original poem based on the theme "We Stand On Their Shoulders." Registration is open March 5-April 12, 2019. Decatur Library -

Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to create an original poem based on the theme "We Stand On Their Shoulders." Registration is open March 5-April 12, 2019.

The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. will host a poetry competition and program in recognition of National Poetry Month.

Rules and Eligibility:

Students in grades 6 to 12 residing in Metro Atlanta, GA are eligible; must be an original poem based on the theme, We Stand On Their Shoulders. Maximum of 200 words, double-spaced, typed in Microsoft Word, Times Roman font, 12pt font size.  Profanity is strongly discouraged. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 12, 2019. Only electronic submissions are eligible.  Send to thearts@akataupiomega.com.  Include the following: name, school, grade, email address and telephone number. Finalists will be chosen by a selection committee and will present their poems at the Decatur Library, April 27, 2019, 2:00-4:00 p.m.  Prizes will be awarded.

For more more information, contact: Ms. Gwen Russell Green: gcrg13@gmail.com.

This program is in partnership with DeKalb County Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Family (All Ages) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

TAGS: | poetry | National Poetry Month |

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