Following the reading, children will create a group poem, which Michael Stoff will illustrate. Youth ages 6 to 19 may dance, sing, play an instrument, perform magic or stand-up comedy, etc. Winners from the contest will be eligible for the 2001 Countywide Youth and Teen Talent Competition Aug. 1 at the Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts. The public is invited to the talent contest.
Admission is free.