Poetry Unplugged!
Kosovo poet Arif Demolli reads his work to children during “Poetry Unplugged” event at the Green School in Pristina on international Literacy Day.
Children reading in library of the Green School, Pristina
Forty students from five Pristina primary schools were lucky enough to attend “Poetry Unplugged” on September 8th, an event organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID Basic Education Program in support of international “literacy day”. Three well-known local poets read their works to the children. Poets Arif Demolli , Mevlyde Saraçi, and Xhevat Syla also discussed their work, the importance of literacy and what inspires them to write. The children asked questions and then composed their own poems during a workshop.
The event took place in the colorful and comfortable school library of Pristina’s innovative Green School. U.S. Ambassador Christopher Dell officially opened the school earlier this year. The school, which features recycled material and an eco-friendly design, was built with USAID assistance . To encourage reading among the students, the Basic Education Program procured child-friendly furnishings and books for the school library.
Posted: September 19th, 2011 |
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