First Coast Poetry Showcase ~ “A Celebration of Poets & Poetry”

7405 Arlington Expressway,Jacksonville FL 32211

10 April, 2022

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Local Poets Showcased, poetry readings & High School Student Winners of the “First Coast Young Voices 2022” Poetry Contest announced! On April 10th from 2 to 4 p.m. local poets of North Florida Poetry Hub, A Gathering of Poets and Women Writing For (a) Change will come together in celebration of National Poetry Month at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Arlington Expressway to share in the joy of poetry and literature, along with presentation of awards to the winners of the “First Coast Young Voices” 2022 High School Poetry Contest. This exciting event will showcase authors of The Poet’s Pen Poetry Book Series, a North Florida Poetry Hub publishing project, readings by A Gathering of Poets, Women Writing For (a) Change, and presentation of awards to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the “First Coast Young Voices” 2022 High School Poetry Contest, drawn from entries by students of Duval and St Johns County High Schools. Ruth Van Alstine, President of North Florida Poetry Hub, had this to say about the program, “This event is going to be amazing! It will be a great opportunity to meet incredible poets like Shutta Crum, Sally Constain, and our local entertainer poet, musician, and storyteller Chris Kastle. Women Writing For (a) Change will be there with Jennifer Wolfe, Executive Director, presenting their high school interns Su Ertekin-Taner, Kaysyn Jones, Aditi Ranjan, and Lawson Lewis, along with teacher, internship coordinator, and Board Member Anna Jacobson, reading works from the latest volume of the annual anthology, (a) river rising: Anthology of Women’s Voices, Vol. III (Roots and Branches edition). Well-known children’s book author, poet and event participant, Shutta Crum, comments, "When I moved to Northeast Florida I was in search of fellow poets. And, wow, did I find them! Poetry in the Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra area is alive and thriving. I'm looking forward to the showcase to hear some great poetry from "old hands" and from the young and upcoming poets of our "Young Voices Poets Contest." Promising to be a unique and pleasant way to pass a Sunday afternoon, the event is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m., with The Poet’s Pen Book Showcase author book signings, opportunity to purchase your own unique, limited-edition poetry book, zine or author’s books, music CD’s and more. Women Writing For (a) Change will have their beautiful full-color Anthologies and writing journals available for sale. Refreshments will be served. Come Join Us!