If you work with youth in Trinidad and Tobago or the Caribbean region between the ages of 13 and 19 who are writers and performers, the deadline to submit a video for this regional, virtual poetry slam is June 30th. Share this link with them to register for the ROOTS Regional Poetry slam – “I Have Something to Say!”

Here is the link to register – https://forms.gle/A6JSMouxcyrLWC528

They should also watch this video for tips and submission information.

From the ROOTS Foundation website:

The ROOTS Foundation of Trinidad & Tobago is a non-profit organization incorporated in 2009 with a mandate to develop spoken word poetry and other oral traditions as a catalyst for local, regional and global social change. Through the preservation and promotion of oral traditions, our foundation connects generations and empowers young people to create positive futures for themselves, their families and their communities.

More information on the ROOTS Foundation Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pg/rootsfoundationtt