April is National Poetry Month

Join Mobile Public Library, The Friends of Mobile Public Library and Spoken Word of Mobile at the annual Poetry Slam-a-Rama competition for youth age 8 to 19. Youth will compete in three categories: 8-11, 12-14 and 15 -19. Poems presented must be their own creation. Judges will vote based on originality, clarity and presentation. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and honorable mention prizes will be presented in each age category.

Please call Gert Laffiette at (251) 494-4259 or email glaffiette@mplonline.org for more information and registration.

Come on out and join the excitement, you will be glad that you did!