“Art changes people, and people change the world.” ~John Butler
Calling all writers, poets and artists! Are you interested in having your stories, poetry, songs, comics or artwork published in a book?
This year’s topic is Our Climate Crisis. Contribute to Read Brave Voices where we look at a topic that affects our community through your eyes. Selected pieces will be published and available through the Saint Paul Public Library.
Express yourself through:
- Short stories
- Poems
- Songs
- Essays
- Comics
- Drawings
- Paintings
- Photos
- Sculptures
Submissions accepted January 15 - April 7. Open to middle and high school students.
Question starters
- What do you think our future will look like when our climate changes drastically?
- What would happen if we ran out of water, gas, energy or food?
- What would school be like if we had wild weather that meant you couldn’t travel?
- What is your connection to the natural world?
- What are your fears or hopes around our climate crisis?
- Describe a place or an experience in nature.
- How do you think past generations have failed you?
- What actions do you think we need to take?
Workshops
Createch Songwriting with Dan Israel at Arlington Hills Community Center (1200 Payne Ave.)
- Thursday, February 6, 4-5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 13, 4-5:40 p.m.
Questions?
- Betsy Dadabo from Saint Paul Public Schools (betsy.dadabo@spps.org, opens a new window)
- Eliza Pope from Saint Paul Public Library (eliza.pope@ci.stpaul.mn.us, opens a new window)
