Poets United Chosen as Illinois Featured Authors For 2021!

DETAILS AS FOLLOWS: 

Willow Review Literary Magazine

Launch, Reading and Reception

Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM

ZoomMeeting:   

 https://clcillinois.zoom.us/j/96933435319?pwd=QUlpZmxES1RlN0ZPNVVldmtLOVA3dz09

Online and open to all, the 2021 Willow Review reading will be held online through Zoom, on Thursday evening, April 22, at 7 PM. 

Contributors to CLC’s award-winning literary magazine, Willow Review, will read from their original poetry and prose. Copies of the 48th issue will be available for mail order sales. Reviewer D.E. Steward of Literary Magazine Review gave high praise to the CLC publication: “Willow Review is altogether a singular magazine, unlike any literary magazine in the reviewer’s experience.” 

Willow Review is partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

2021 ILLINOIS FEATURED AUTHORS: Jennifer Brown Banks and Poets United to Advance the Arts 

http://poetsunitedtoadvancethearts.blogspot.com/ 

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Poets United is Currently Accepting Applications For Writing Scholarships in 2021

 

In its ongoing mission to advance poetry, foster greater appreciation for the creative arts and support emerging writers and poets, Poets United is currently seeking applications for its Michael Bowie and Robin Denise Williams Memorial Scholarships for 2021.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is open to high school students (Junior/Seniors)

Adults 18 years or older (college Freshman-Seniors)

Majoring in (or pursuing) a degree in journalism, marketing, poetry or a related field. 

AWARD AMOUNTS:

Two (2) scholarships of $400.00 each will be awarded to one male and one female. 

Funds may be used toward:

• Tuition-related expenses
• Website creation to promote creative projects and build a writer's platform
• Textbooks
• Computer Equipment or upgrade

CRITERIA:

Students must possess a 3.0 G.P.A. minimally; submit one letter of recommendation; and complete an essay on a designated topic.

There is no fee required to apply.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:

Applications must be received by February 15, 2021.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE:

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NOTIFICATION:

Winners will be notified by February 20, 2021. Funds will be disbursed by February 22, 2021 by PayPal or certified check.

Questions or problems? Send email to: 

POETS UNITED

Unitedpoetry1@gmail.com

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