Thursday, November 18, 2010

The World & Me Youth Poetry Contest



Split This Rock seeks young people's poems on the theme:
“The World & Me”
  • What about your neighborhood/city/country/planet makes you happy and proud?
  • What makes you sad? If you were in charge, what would you change?
  • Are there issues you care deeply about?
  • Are there situations in the news or in your neighborhood that make you mad? Or glad?
If so, tell them in a poem!

Eligible Writers: Poets must live in or attend school in DC and qualify for either of the following age groups:
  • Ages 12 and under;or
  • Ages 13 and up
Directions: Please print and complete the application form with legible handwriting.
Then send it by mail by Friday, January 14, 2011 to:

Split This Rock/The World & Me Poetry Contest
1112 16th Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036

Questions? Email Alicia Gregory 
or call 202-787-5210.

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