Youth getting creative about peace


 
Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center Youth Peace Poetry Contest 2024

Youth Peace Poetry Contest open February 1st - June 14th!

Every year, the WDRC hosts our annual Youth Peace Poetry Contest, which inspires youth to write creatively about peace. Youth ages 18 and younger who live in Whatcom County are encouraged to submit poems, songs, short stories, or any form of short creative writing peace on the theme of peace. Winners of the contest are featured in our Peace Builders Awards event and at a Village Books poetry reading event.

 

2024 youth peace poetry workshops

  • Friday, April 5th at the Bellingham Public Library

  • Wednesday, May 1st at Village Books in Fairhaven

  • Friday, May 24th at the Lynden Public Library

  • Friday, June 7th via Zoom

    Contact youth@whatcomdrc.org for more details

 

2023 Youth Peace Poetry Contest Winners

Congratulations, and thank you for spreading the message of peace in our community with your inspiring poems!



Thank you to our partner and sponsor, Village Books!