2025 MLK Poetry & Storytelling Festival

This year’s theme is “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Join us for an evening of spoken word performances from local artists and student participants. We will announce the winners of this year’s high school writing competition.

High School Competition

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg invites high school students to submit original short stories, essays (under 1000 words), and poems on the theme: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Cash prizes for first, second, third place winners! Deadline to enter is January 10th.