Readers of all ages are encouraged to enter for a chance to be selected to read their favorite poem at World OutGames Miami’s Favorite Poem Project event on Sunday, May 28, at 5 p.m. at the Betsy Hotel. Poetry submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m.on April 13.
“Our three pillars – Sports, Culture and Human Rights – are at the core of everything we do,” said Ivan Cano, CEO of World OutGames Miami. “Like the World OutGames, the Favorite Poem Project brings together individuals from all walks of life. This cultural offering adds another dimension to our amazing 10-day program which will inspire, motivate and celebrate the human spirit.”
Founded by Robert Pinsky, the Favorite Poem Project, a collaborative effort dedicated to celebrating, documenting and encouraging poetry’s role in Americans’ lives, has been committed to strengthening communities through the art of poetry. Since its inception, the project has facilitated nearly 1,000 community reading events across the country.
The Favorite Poem Project event at World OutGames Miami is co-sponsored by The Poetry Foundation, The Betsy Hotel, Miami Book Fair International and O, Miami. For more information, visit www.outgames.org.
