All teens have something to say. At Coquitlam Public Library's annual Teen Poetry Slam on Thursday, April 28, it's how they say it that matters.
At the slam, youths in Grades 8 through 12 will each perform one original poem of no more than three minutes in length. The poems can be about anything and in any style. A panel of judges will score the poets based on the quality of their words and their performance, awarding prizes totalling $150 in value.
The Poetry Slam runs from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Anyone may watch but registration is required to compete.
To register or for more information, phone Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208 or email cmiller@library.coquitlam.bc.ca.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Rules are online at www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca.
The Poirier branch is located at 575 Poirier St., across from Centennial secondary school.
