Blackout Poetry

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Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Beyond Books

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Readers of all ages are invited to create their own Blackout Poetry using discarded book pages at Centerville Branch Library on June 12, 2023, 6:30-7:30pm!

Whether you have never tried Blackout Poetry, never written a poem, or never touched poetry with a 10-foot pole, you are welcome to join us and experiment with words. We'll provide instructions and lots of examples.

Blackout Poetry, also known as Found Poetry, is an example of the poetic technique of "erasure." Erasure means picking out words from a written text and getting rid of (or "blacking out") all the extra words to create a brand new story or poem!

Book pages and markers will be provided. Limited quantities available.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Davis County Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program may be of interest to children and their accompanying adults.

If your child is attending, please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

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