The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St. will host a series of exciting, creative and fun-filled poetry writing workshops for youth in grades 3-10 beginning Thursday, August 6. Two workshops will be featured for kids in grades 3-6 and two for teens in grades 7-10. All programs are free and open to 20 participants in each. The classes will be facilitated by Mike Isaacson, a conceptual writer for Jockey International who has had experience in children's book writing and publishing.
The following workshops are being offered:
Introduction to Poetry Writing I (grades 3-6)
August 6, 1:30-2:30 pm
Young poets will learn how to conceptualize and compose their own poetry through several unique writing exercises.
Introduction to Poetry Writing II (grades 3-6)
August 20, 1:30-2:30 pm
Although a continuation of the first workshop, this class may be taken on its own. Youth will further explore their own unique voice.
Poetry is Contagious! (grades 7-10)
August 13, 1:30-2:30 pm
Teens will explore several styles and models of modern poetry in this writing intensive workshop. They will learn how to compose award-winning poems by putting their new insight into practice.
Breaking Down and Building a Haiku (grades 7-10)
August 27, 1:30-2:30 pm
Teens will be introduced to the ancient world of Haiku through reading, discussion and writing. They will learn the standard rules along with ways to spur their imaginations to write their own Haikus. Pre-requisite? One must be able to count to five and seven!
To register for any of the workshops, contact the Youth Services Dept. at 262.636.9245.
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