fort worth, texas: child abuse prevention poetry reading

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Dear organizations:

I am planning an exciting event for April 12th called Crying in Colors
It's a reading that brings about awareness for Teen Mothers who used drugs during their pregnancy or became pregnant due to drug use. I'll offer statistics on teen pregnancy, drug use, dropout rates, crime correlation and also info on agencies that assist young mothers with substance abuse issues, literacy, GED, Housing, and other prevention opportunities.

Wednseday April 9th
7:30PM- 9PM
1209 S. Cooper Street
At Coopers Coffee
Hosted By Michael Guinn
(817) 937-8301
www.mikeguinn.com
jordanmichaelg@yahoo.com

I'd like to invite schools, teens, poets, parents, and organizations to come out that night to witness an evening of sharing and reflection.
it will be a therapuetic outpouring that initiates healing through understanding and acceptance.

Local and national media will be used to advertise along with emails and flyers. This is in conjunction with a month long series of activities planned.

If you know of any organizations, performers, teens, or other contacts please let them know that they can contact me.

It is my hope that we can build this venue to be one that uses the art of poetry to not only elevate the art form but to also boost awareness for all social issues.

Also.. here is one other reading scheduled for April 9th.

Crying In Colors: Let The healing Begin
A Special Sunday Night Reading
Live at 5TH Avenue Soul
Sunday April 9th
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Featuring Social Workers and poets from all over
You are invited to come and share....
Candlelight vigil, Muscians, Libations, Readings.......

Sincerely
Michael Guinn-MSW
The Workshop - Coordinated by Local Color
www.mikeguinn.com


Dear Organizations:

For Years National Slam Poet and Motivational Speaker Mr. Michael Guinn has been using poetry slams and open mics as a platform for social awareness. Especially regarding awareness for child abuse and neglect. His poems range on issues from teen pregnancy, HIV, Domestic Violence, Drug prevention as well as emotional, academic and social literacy.

He is ranked 13th in the world for his performances and is the Slam Master for the Fort Worth National Slam team.. currently ranked 3rd in the nation. His intensity and zeal for advocacy is known globally.

Michael has competed, performed and hosted slams and open mics all over the country and is one of the leading advocates for social injustice using the art of poetry and spoken word.

He holds a masters degree in social work and experiences working as a child abuse inviestigator for the state of Texas are the reasons why he writes.

He is multi-published and has several CDs of his work in circulation.

Michael has been called to perform as a national spokesman for the abused and neglected and is available to come and perform his award winning work at any function that advocates prevention and awareness.

Michael has also developed a workshop called FINDING OUR OWN VOICE which uses Creative Writing for Emotional Literacy. A great tool for feedback and communication that begins the healing process.

You can contact Michael for appearances via email..at jordanmichaelg@yahoo.com or call hi at (817) 937-8301 or 682-429-3603.

Michael would be honored to come share his provocative and affective methods with children, students, adults and professional. Call today...

Sincerely Yours,

Michael Guinn-|MSW
International Spoken Word Performance Poet
2005 Texas Poetry Slam Champion
2004 Fort Worth Poetry Slam Champion
Ranked 13th in the Wordl for 2006
Founder of the Fort Worth National Slam Team (Ranked #3 In |The Country 2005) (Now in our 5th year as a national poetry venue in Fort Worth)
Co-Founder of the Emmy Nominated Spoken Word Troupe- Spoken Images
Founder of 5TH Avenue Soul Sundays- every sunday night in Addison
Founder of "The Workshop" each Wednsday in Arlington
Publisher of 13 Chap Books and 3 SPoken Word CD's

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