PORT ANGELES — The 2015 Clallam County PoetrySLAM for young poets and actors in the sixth grade is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17.
The readings will be at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St. Admission is free.
Students will compete for prizes by reading an original poem or performing a published poem.
SLAM contestants represent the winners of elimination rounds held in local classrooms and at the library.
“Poetry composition and recitation is a great opportunity for students to express themselves,” said Jennifer Knight, youth services librarian.
“We look forward all year to the energy of this contest.”
Prizes include a Samsung Galaxy 4 Tab, an iPod Shuffle and gift certificates to local bookstores.
The PoetrySLAM is made possible through the support of the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
For more information about events for youths, see www.nols.org or contact the library at 360-417-8500, ext. 7733, or youth@nols.org.