#PoemsForAction

Today’s the last day of April! Get those #PoemsForAction entered! 📣📣📣

Screenshot of student reading "Rock the Boat" by Elizabeth Acevedo

A wonderful example of a poem for action is "Rock the Boat" by Elizabeth Acevedo. In 2021, some of my students recorded a choral reading that you can share with your classes. drive.google.com/file/d/1sE-U... @diverseverse.bsky.social #PoemsForAction

Diverse Verse invites young poets from Grades 3 through 12 to send us a poem on the theme of action during the Poetry month of April 2025. Students may interpret the theme of action in whatever way they want, for example: What would you like to change in our world? Can you craft a poem that serves as a call to action for a topic about which you feel passionate?

Requirements: Must relate to the theme of ACTION Length must not exceed 30 lines Multi-lingual poems are welcome, with English translation NO use of generative AI allowed

To enter: Upload entries via Google Form by April 30,2025 (link on website) Only one poem per young poet allowed Entries must include age category: Elementary, Middle, or High School Students under 18 must have adult permission (permission form required)

Three young poets will be recognized and honored (one in each category). Each will receive an award certificate; all eligible entrants will receive a digital participation certificate. The three recognized entries will be published on the Diverse Verse website, and announced on May 15, 2025.

Happy National Poetry Month! Teachers, share the joy of poetry with your students by inviting them to submit a poem for the 2025 #DiverseVerse POEMS FOR ACTION call. Details and lesson ideas on the @diverseverse.bsky.social blog. #PoemsForAction