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Slackwood Third-Grader to Have Poem Published
"Wilma Rudolph," a poem by Slackwood Elementary School third-grader Jamie Slutzky, will appear later this month as part of a collection of poetry, prose and artwork published by the Arts Council of Princeton.
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was recently notified that Jamie Slutzky, a third-grader in Mrs. Michele Morris’s class, will have one of her poems published in the inaugural edition of aMuse: poetry, prose and artwork by students K-12 published by the Arts Council of Princeton.
Jamie has been writing poetry for fun and has many poems written in her personal journal.
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Jamie submitted two poems to the council and her biographical poem “Wilma Rudolph” was chosen to be published.
Jamie will have the opportunity to share her poem with other local artists, writers, and poets on June 12 for the publication party at the Paul Robeson Center in Princeton.
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Below is a copy of Jamie’s poem. Congratulations Jamie!
"Wilma Rudolph" by Jamie Slutzky
Born with a little. Grew with a lot.
As fast as the wind; but that’s not all she’s got.
Won tons of gold medals. Managed a brace.
Always does her best. Never lost a race.
Got sick very often. Got tutored at home.
She loves to run. For that she is known.
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