Teens have thoughts that breathe, and the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network gives them platforms to let their words burn. Sponsored by the Broward Public Library Foundation
“Poetry is thoughts that breathe and words that burn.” Thomas Gray About the network: Everyone wants to be heard. Everyone wants to feel like their life, their story is important and that someone is listening. Oftentimes, children feel that no one is listening. The Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network gives students across South Florida the opportunity to truly be the center of the educational process and express themselves through the art of spoken word poetry. Students in grades K-12 are exposed to the transformative power of poetry through teacher and student-led workshops, virtual poetry readings, regional conferences, and more.
The bluapple curriculum is aligned with all of the latest educational standards, but it is designed to make the focal point of the program true artistic expression. The ability to articulately and creatively express oneself with words is an essential tool for success that is cultivated with the assistance of teachers and teaching artists throughout the Network.
Everyone wants to be heard. Everyone wants to feel like their life, their story is important, and that someone is listening. Oftentimes, children feel that no one is listening. They are taught to be the listeners and to regurgitate the information presented to them. But today’s youth are filled with concerns, emotions, and thoughtful perspectives.
Teens; Program (1 hour); *space is limited (15); registration required for each attendee.
AGE GROUP: | Teens |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Summer Learning Program |
TAGS: | Summer Learning Program |
Mon, Nov 11 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Nov 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Nov 13 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Nov 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Nov 15 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Nov 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Nov 17 | Closed |