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Miami-Dade hosts teen poetry contest
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld , as published by Community Newspapers
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Winners will be announced on November 14. The contest is open to teenagers aged 13-18 and will run from September 14 to October 17.
A poetry contest for teens is being sponsored by the office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the library system. The contest is open to teenagers aged 13-18 and will run from September 14 to October 17. Participants are invited to submit sonnets about freedom inspired by the United States or a specific location.
The contest is part of celebrations for America's anniversary and an event called Teentober. Winners will be announced on November 14. Further details about the contest are available, including the role of the current Poet Laureate in promoting poetry among teenagers.
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Category: arts Published: September 7, 2026 Source: Community Newspapers Reading time: 1 min
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