Contest Requirements: must be a youth living in Whatcom County
Possible Formats: Poems, raps, lyrics, spoken word, songs, stories, or any kind of short creative writing piece are accepted
Theme ideas: Hope, courage, collaboration, connection, empathy, love, friendship, social justice, etc... make it your own!
Recognition: Poetry reading at Village Books & 2024 WDRC Peace Builder Awards on October 25th!
Keep an eye out for Spring Poetry Workshops!
Submissions open February 1 - June 14
Poems can also be emailed to youth@whatcomdrc.org or submitted in hard-copy to 206 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225