THIRD ENCOUNTER OF MIGRANT POETS

fentanylThe Consulate of Mexico in Yuma, Arizona, with support from the Council for Educational and Cultural Corporation of the Office of Exterior Relations , in conjunction with the celebration of the Mexican Independence Bicentennial and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, extends an invitation to poets of migrant background whose circumstances have made them live a nonconventional life, to participate in the
The Consulate of Mexico in Yuma, Arizona, with support from the Council for Educational and Cultural Corporation of the Office of Exterior Relations , in conjunction with the celebration of the Mexican Independence Bicentennial and the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, extends an invitation to poets of migrant background whose circumstances have made them live a nonconventional life, to participate in the

Third Encounter of Migrant Poets

To be held November 18th & 19th , 2010
In San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora; San Luis, Somerton and Yuma, Az


Poet Participation Guidelines

All migrant participants of any nationality or language are welcome to participate.

All participating poets must pre register for the event by:
§ Emailing a three (3) page sample of their literary work,
§ Their biography (not to exceed half a page)
§ A picture

The presentations can be done in English, Spanish, or in a native dialect (Translation not available).

The theme with which poets can participate will be: “From Independence to a Bicentennial: Poetry, Social Movements, and Migration.” Poets will have an average of 10 minutes to expose their work. Authors can participate by reading their literary work, or by presenting research work or electronic presentations. Other themes will also be considered.

Each participant will cover all costs related to traveling, food, and lodging. The organizing committee will provide transportation to and from the event, and some of the meals. Discounts for lodging will be available.

Poets interested in participating can call the following committee members to register:

Erika Vazquez
Program Coordinator
Arizona Western College
P.O. Box 929, Yuma, Arizona 85366
Phone: (928)344-7762
erika.vazquez@azwestern.edu