Join The Literacy Connection for our first-ever Poetry and Literacy Festival fundraiser! This daylong event in Elgin, IL will feature workshop learning and guest speakers, as well as an open mic and Poetry Slam. All are invited to be a part of this celebration of National Poetry Month while raising important funds for our adult literacy work in the community.

Festival Schedule:

10:00 AM - Poetry Workshop led by Chasity Gunn (at Elgin Community College)
2:00 PM - Guest Speaker Diego Báez (at Elgin Community College)
7:00 PM - Open Mic & Poetry Slam (at Elgin Art Showcase)

Tickets on sale now! Purchase a day pass for a discount on all three events. Student rate tickets available. The first 50 people to purchase day passes will receive tote bags stuffed with goodies!

Date: April 12, 2025

Time: 9:00am

Location: Elgin Community College - 1700 Spartan Dr. Elgin, IL 60123

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