Poetry in the Library

My "American Lit" students are preparing for the "All-American Poetry Cover Slam" tonight. Students have chosen about 4-5 minutes worth of poetry, written by an American from 1915-present (the time period covered by the class). I have asked them to research the poem, mark up a copy to help them with pronunciation, pauses, breaths, etc. (so they don't robotically pause at the end of each line, for instance) and recite their chosen work during our evening class.

I just got this message from Seton Hill's library:

I wanted to let you know that we will be using poetry to celebrate National Library Week, April 18-24. We will have poetry readings in the library lounge during all library hours. It will be open and unstructured, with people coming and going as they please. They can read (aloud or silently) any poetry they want--their own or others', unheralded or published, sonnets, limericks, rap, etc. They may also turn in poetry to be posted.

We will have various poetry displays, and we are going to try some experiments with poetry. There will also be a poetry prize drawing on Saturday, April 24.

We welcome your participation. Please tell your classes about it, too.

Thanks,
Marcy

Marcia Pietrala
Reference and Public Services
Reeves Memorial Library
Seton Hill University