About the Campaign

Who we are:

Hello there!

We are Justin, Calla, Brian, Harim and Naomi, and we represent the 2013 Queen City Poetry Slam Team!

We are going to the National Poetry Slam competition in Boston/Cambridge, MA!  

At Nationals, we will compete against 71 teams from all over the U.S. and Canada.  

This is the FIRST YEAR Queen City Poetry Slam is sending a team!  

What we need:

We need to cover hotel and travel expenses on the journey to Nationals.  The five of us might be working-class citizens, but we are having trouble trying to gather funds for the competition.  This is why we decided to create an Indiegogo campaign.  

You could donate $1, maybe $5, perhaps $20, or even $200!  We leave that up to you!  Ask yourself: "How much could I donate in order to help this team?"

We appreciate any amount you can give us.  ANY!  

What you receive:

We have listed perks on our campaign as a way of expressing how much we appreciate your help! The title of each perk is a poetry form. Read each description to see what you'll receive! There's plenty to choose from! 

Note: If you do not want a perk, you are still welcome to make a donation!  

What is the impact:

• In this competition, we not only represent Queen City Poetry Slam...We also represent CINCINNATI!
  
  
• We want to return with a ranking that sets us apart from everywhere else in the country!  
  
  
• We want to be the chain reaction for Cincinnati that promotes even more growth in writing and performance!  
  
  
• We want to turn this into a tradition: To send a Cincinnati poetry team each year! 
  
  
• While at the competition, we will attend workshops and network with poets from across the country.  Everything we learn will return with us and help improve upon the current writing education we offer to our Cincinnati community.  

What is another way to help:

If you are unable to contribute or made your contribution and would like to do more, then help us get the word out!  Promote this campaign to your friends, family, loved ones, coworkers, and complete strangers.  

Copy the campaign's short link and send it to anyone you know! 

Short Link: igg.me/at/QueenCityPoetry 

Also, like our Queen City Poetry Slam Facebook page and 2013 National Poetry Slam Facebook page!

FAQ

What is Queen City Poetry Slam?  

Queen City Poetry Slam is the only poetry slam venue in Cincinnati, OH.  The venue hosts bi-weekly poetry events in order to enhance the writing community of the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky region.  

Who are the 2013 Queen City Poetry Slam Team Members?

They are Justin Williams, Calla Thomas, Brian Sullivan Jr, Harim C. Ellis, and Naomi Hanna Katz.  

What is the National Poetry Slam (NPS)?

National Poetry Slam is the largest team performance poetry event in the world. Teams from all over North America, and a few from other places, converge in a different city every summer for five days of poetry, revelry and competition.

What are the dates for the 2013 NPS and where is it being held?  

The 2013 National Poetry Slam is being held in the Boston/Cambridge area of Massachusettes from August 12th-17th.  

Where could I go if I would like more information on Queen City Poetry Slam, National Poetry Slam, or poetry slam in general?  

For Queen City Poetry Slam:

Check out the Queen City Poetry Slam Facebook page.

For National Poetry Slam:

Check out the 2013 National Poetry Slam website.

Check out the 2013 NPS Facebook page.

For poetry slam in general:

Check out the Poetry Slam, Inc. website.

Check out the PSI Facebook page.