International Poetry & Storytelling Festival

This annual event celebrates Martin Luther King Jr's legacy through spoken word

Every year the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg brings together local poets and spoken word artists in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Day. This event coincides with a poetry & storytelling competition for high school students.

Board members and staff of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg with Ambassador Ibiyinka Olufeme Alao, Nigeria's Honorary Arts Ambassador to the United Nations, at the 2014 International Poetry and Storytelling Festival held at Temple University Harrisburg. What a fantastic artist and storyteller!
Winners of 2015 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition for High School Students, with Keynote Poets!
Ilija Marchenka, finalist, poetry and storytelling
Ms. Pressley, a student at Sci Tech High, was one of the finalists in the Poetrty and Storytelling Contest for High School Students.
Poet Jeannette Echols reads from her original work at First Annual Poetry and Storytelling Festival held at Dixon University Center on MLK Day.
Finalists join WACH Board Members at 2018 International Poetry & Storytelling Festival.
Maxim Foley, a home-schooled student, is a finalist in the 2018 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition!
Clara Papenfuse receives her Finalist certificate in the 2018 International Poetry & Storytelling Competition.
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First-Place Winner Fatima Asghar of Hershey High Receives Award at Poetry Festival!
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Great India Music from father-daughter Sontanya duo!
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