Tag Archives: Poetry

Richmond youth share stories of struggle and hope

By: Meghan Walsh | November 30, 2011 – 8:24 pm

When Jamaya Walker’s father was murdered last March she cried so fiercely she became physically ill. She still has the bullet that took his life,...

Richmond Writes! Poets present their work at city council

By: Evelyn Xiaoqing Pi | October 29, 2011 – 3:00 pm

Mayor Gayle McLaughlin honored the Richmond Writes! Poetry Contest winners. Among them are 18 students from four elementary schools – Mira Vista, Sheldon, Washington and...

The “Richmond Writes!” poetry contest is back

By: Julia Marshall | September 15, 2011 – 11:00 am

The Richmond Arts and Culture Commission is looking for short poems written by students or Literacy is for Every Adult Program members who attend school...

Young Richmond poets receive awards

By: Emily Bender | November 17, 2010 – 2:49 pm

A haiku contest attracted parents and teachers to the city council meeting.

Where are you from?

By: Phoebe Fronistas | December 17, 2009 – 6:01 am

An oral history project for teenagers makes poetry out of family stories.

America SCORES increases literacy, with soccer

By: Callie Shanafelt, Phoebe Fronistas | December 15, 2009 – 6:00 am

Girls at Lake Elementary School improve their writing ability, communication skills and fitness level – all while having fun.