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FYI,

1455 Literacy Arts Teen Poetry Contest
Deadline: July 1st | Submit here
1455 Literacy Arts, an independent nonprofit committed to building community through storytelling, launched its Teen Poetry Contest to recognize and honor the potential of these young people who have shown resilience and creativity during one of the darkest and most challenging times. of their young lives. The contest, which runs from now to July 1, is accepting previously unpublished poems of any length or style by any writer within the 13-19 age group. The prose should be a reflection on or reaction to the contemporary sociopolitical and cultural environment (including but not limited to #BLM, #MeToo, COVID-19, or other topical issues). First prize will be awarded $5,000, and the winner, along with three finalists, will have the opportunity to read their poem virtually at 1455's third annual Summer Festival. Learn more and submit entries here by Thursday, July 1 at noon ET.

All the best,

Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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