APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1B1C Kickoff Event
Introductory remarks by Pepperdine, Director of Creative Writing Program: John Struloeff
Keynote Speaker: Poet Jane Hirshfield will read poetry selections.
| When: | Saturday, April 12th, 3:00pm |
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| What: | 1B1C Kickoff Event |
| Where: | Malibu Public Library |
| Who: | All of Malibu is invited |
Carry a Poem in Your Pocket Day
| When: | Tuesday, April 17th |
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| What: | High School students and staff will carry a poem in their pocket and will spontaneously read poetry throughout the day |
| Where: | Malibu High Campus @ Cornucopia 30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu (310) 457-6801 |
| Who: | Malibu High Students & Staff |
Contact: Joe DiMercurio (dimercuio@smmusd.org)
* opportunity to win Shark Points
malibuhigh.smmusd.org
A Children's Poetry Workshop and Poetry Contest
| When: | Tuesday, April 22nd, 4:00pm |
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| What: | Children's Poetry Workshop featuring author Joan Graham |
| Where: | Malibu Public Library |
| Who: | Children ages 5-12 |
Children are encouraged to submit their poems between April 22 – April 26th for the Poetry Contest. Winners to be announced at the Poetry Reading Event on the 26th (see below).
Poetry Writing Contests
| When: | Saturday, April 24th, 4:00PM (submissions due by) |
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| Where: |
DIESEL, A Bookstore 3890 Cross Creek Road, Malibu (310) 456-9961 info@dieselbookstore.com |
| Who: | All of Malibu and Children Poetry Contestants |
DIESEL, A Bookstore will sponsor an all ages writing contest with details to be announced.
For more information contact:
Malibu Library
23519 W. Civic Center Way
Malibu, CA
310-456-6438
23519 W. Civic Center Way
Malibu, CA
310-456-6438
Open–mic Poetry Reading Event
| When: | Saturday, April 26th, 3:00pm |
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| What: | Open Mic Poetry Reading / Refreshments Served |
| Where: | Godmother Café 23847 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu |
| Who: | All of Malibu and Children Poetry Contestants |


