NC Youth Poet Laureate Vanessa Hunter to lead poetry workshops at Tyrrell County Public Library - The Coastland Times

NC Youth Poet Laureate Vanessa Hunter to lead poetry workshops at Tyrrell County Public Library - The Coastland Times

Tyrrell County Library has announced two special poetry workshops led by Vanessa Hunter, North Carolina’s Youth Poet Laureate, as part of the library’s celebration of National Poetry Month. These engaging programs are designed to spark creativity and introduce young writers to the beauty and power of poetry in a fun, interactive environment. Wednesday, April 16 at 1 p.m. Skeleton to Skin: Build Your Own Poem! In this hands-on workshop (ages 12-1…

Fairfax Celebrates National Poetry Month with a Poetry Workshop and Contest

To celebrate National Poetry Month, explore the intersection between music and spoken word at the Making Your Mixtape: Poetry Writing Workshop on April 19, led by the Fairfax County Poet Laureate Angelique Palmer. At this free poetry workshop, Palmer will lead the class as you write and perform your own original pieces. Get creative as you take inspiration from different musical genres, including soothing jazz and catchy pop. You can even create…