The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry Award 2022 Winners

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Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

Ilse Bing

was known as the queen of the Leica

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The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry Award 2022 Winners

“A heartsong doesn’t have to be a song. It can be your message, your feeling—some people might even call it a conscience. Even though that’s not really what it is. It’s what you feel you need to do.” - Mattie J.T. Stepanek

Adult Music - Joint 1st Place

I Love You In The Morning by Paul McClure

It's Heroic To Be Human by Martha Magee

Adult Poetry - Joint 1st Place

Quang Hue Chau

Another Vision

High School - Ist Place

To the unknown artists who remind us of our humanity, tie ribbons around bombs of truth, and create sanctuaries of tranquility amidst storms--this poem honors your path.

Middle School - Joint 1st Place

Mrs DIOP

Elementary School - 1st Place

We Are A World of Children

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Enter the 2023 contest NOW. Deadline June 1st 2023.

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