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Mar 21 2025
By
EVPL Staff
A call-out for all kid poets!
Student poets in grades K-12 are invited to submit original poems for a special display as Kwame Alexander—poet, educator, Emmy® Award-winning producer, and bestselling author of 40 books—comes to Evansville!
Kwame Alexander’s award-winning book of verse, The Crossover, follows the life of twin basketball-playing brothers, and has been turned into an acclaimed series on Disney+.
Poems about any topic—including basketball—are invited to be exhibited in this display, which will be at the Victory Theatre the evening of the event.
Poetry Slam (Dunk) Display Submission | April 15 – June 1
- Submissions can be handwritten or typed and can include simple illustrations or adornment.
- Final pieces should be no larger than 8.5 x 11.
- Poems can be dropped off between the dates of April 15 – June 1, 2025, at any EVPL location.
- Digital submissions may be emailed to programming@evpl.org, also between April 15 – June 1.
- If you would like your original poem returned to you, please indicate such on the entry form. They will be available for pick-up at your selected location June 23 – July 6.
- The entry form must be completed and attached to the poem when submitted.
