Calling all youth poets!

Lea este comunicado de prensa en español.

(Tucson, AZ) Pima County Public Library in collaboration with the Many Nations Team is proud to present a showcase of Golden Hour: A Showcase of Youth Poets! Are you—or do you know—a young local poet (ages 9 - 18)? We hope you'll consider submitting your poetry for a chance to share your poem live at one of three libraries.

Poets who are selected to read at a library will also be considered for the Final Showcase at the Fox Theatre (17 W Congress St.) on Sunday, June 28 from 5 to 6 pm.

Guidelines for poems:

  • Should be short enough to be read in 3 minutes or less
  • Can be in any language or mix of languages
  • Can focus on any topic but has to be appropriate to be read in front of all ages
Submission deadline and showtime: Richard Elías-Mission Library

Richard Elías-Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Rd.
Submit your poems by midnight May 22, opens a new window
Winners will be notified on May 23

Show will be held at:
Richard Elías-Mission Library
Wednesday, May 27
4:30 to 5:30 pm


Submission deadline and showtime: Valencia Library

Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd.
Submit your poems by midnight June 3, opens a new window
Winners will be notified on June 5

Show will be held at:
Valencia Library
Tuesday, June 9
4:30 to 5:30 pm


Submission deadline and showtime: Woods Memorial Library

Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave.
Submit your poems by midnight June 10, opens a new window
Winners will be notified on June 12

Show will be held at:
Woods Memorial Library
Tuesday, June 16
4:30 to 5:30 pm

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