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The PG County Youth Poet Laureate Program is Here!

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The PG County Youth Poet Laureate Program is Here!
Win a book publishing deal and represent PG County across the region!

The PGC – YPL program will bring light to our future leaders through poetry, performance, education, human relations & civic engagement across Prince George’s County. The 12 finalists & 1 laureate will perform & be honored at the Inaugural Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate Coronation at

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
PG PUBLICK PLAYHOUSE
5445 LANDOVER ROAD
CHEVERLY, MD 20784

HOSTED BY EZ STREET OF 93.9 WKYS

DOORS 6:30 PM

FREE FOR STUDENTS UNDER 18 & SENIORS WITH ID/$12 GENERAL ADMISSION

THE PGC – YPL Program is a joint venture of Urban Word of NYC and DIALECT of PG County, along with Lyrikal Storm, with additional collaboration by the American Poetry Museum, the PG County African American Museum, ECO City Farms, and the Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund, with generous support from county residents like you.

From October 19th until November 16th, online submissions will be accepted at www.dialect-usa.com from county residents ages 14-19 who are poets, rappers, youth leaders and activists interested in representing PG County abroad. A panel of esteemed judges will select 12 finalists to be given the distinction of Youth Poet Ambassador for PG County, and one teen will be honored with the title of PG County Youth Poet Laureate.

Along with winning the prestigious title of Poet Laureate, the winning poet will also win a book deal from Penmanship Books to publish their first collection of poems, as well as a reading tour. The Laureate and County Ambassadors will have numerous opportunities and platforms to share their talent and energy at various events across the DC Metro area.

Urban Word and their partners recognize that youth voice and community engagement are vital for empowering young people to create lasting change in their immediate and global communities. Local and national partners include Youth Speaks, PG Parks and Recreation, and Penmanship Publishing.

For More Info contact:
Patrick Washington 301 237 6684
Neville Adams 240 426 2629
Or email blackpicasso@gmail.com