Submissions now open for 2024 Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge

The Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is back and accepting submissions. Presented by the Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee, the annual Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is a competition for students grades 6-12 to express themselves through poetry, spoken word and rap. “Fall Fest offers a safe, enjoyable and free event that introduces our community’s youth to inspiring role models,” Cordia Watkins, event organizer and Circulation Manager for IndyPL, said in a statement. “It’s a chance for local students to develop their public speaking skills, boost their confidence and grow as individuals, while everyone who attends can hear from dynamic speakers and leaders.”& Ten students will be selected to present their work at the Fall Fest/Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge event, which takes place Nov. 16 at Central Library and is free to attend; however, every student who submits their work to the competition will receive a gift card. READ MORE: IRT kicks off 2024-25 season with a spelling bee Students will also have the opportunity to meet with this year’s festival guest Yolanda Renee King, 15-year-old author and activist and granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King. The deadline to enter the 2024 Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is Oct. 31....