If you’re a young poet and you know it, head to Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch next Wednesday.
That’s when CPL will host its annual Teen Poetry Slam.
The slam is open to students in Grades 8 through 12. During the event, they must perform an original poem — one they have written — in three minutes or less. Judges will score them on the quality of both their poetry and their performance.
The top poets will receive prizes of $75, $50 and $25 for finishing in first, second and third place. There will also be a junior category prize for the best performance by a Grade 8 or 9 student, if he or she does not finish amongst the top three.
To compete, registration is required. Students can register by emailing librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca with their name, grade and phone number, or by calling 604-554-7339 with the same information.
The April 27 event is part of National Poetry Month and anyone is welcome to attend. The slam will start at 7 p.m. in Room 136 at City Centre and the library will supply snacks and drinks. For more information, go to coqlibrary.ca.
