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Leslie Mollner

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What Do Does MOI Want?

Engage and attract more high school students to their programs

Wh What D Do H High gh S School S Students Wa Want?

• Express their thoughts & opinions
• Hang out with friends
• Safe place to try something new & different
• Way to make their mark
• Sarah Flowers & Susan Brackney,

“Developing irrresistible teen programs”

Introdu ducin ing Sumaya

• Somali American high school

sophomore in Minneapolis

• Has never visited, or taken a class

given by, MOI

• Interested in learning more about

creative writing with her cultural background in mind

Introdu ducin ing Beth

• Director of a local organization

that promotes literary endeavors

• Is hoping to partner with other
• rganizations to promote literacy

through writing

• Encourage people to explore the

world of poetry

How can MOI engage and attract more high school students like Sumaya? How can MOI engage and attract other

• rganizations like the one Beth works for?

Pr Progress ss Through…Partnership ips

Image Credit: http://www.borgenmagazine.com/international-partnerships/

General l Benefit its of Partnership ips

Using and leveraging your own resources & strengths Learning from the

• ther organization's

strengths Operating more efficient programs Operating more diverse programs Developing new networks & new audiences Funders LOVE partnering

Example les of Partner Organiz izatio ions

Mi Minnesota State State Arts ts Bo Board rd

Ka Joog

Why Partnership ips for MOI?

• Bring more teen participants to MOI from other
• rganizations
• Additional unique programming opportunities for

creative writing & homework help

• Strengthening MOI through increased cultural

connections

Why Partnership ips for Sumaya?

• Chance to meet new friends brought in by other
• rganizations
• Opportunities for more unique classes, workshops,

and camps related to creative writing

• Provide ways for Sumaya to connect through her
• wn culture

Why Partnership ips for Beth?

• Way for her organization to join forces with other
• rgs who focus on creative writing & literacy
• Provide new opportunities for poetry programming
• Find strength through cooperating with other
• rganizations

How Partnership ips?

How Partnership ips?

Pr Progress ss Through…Po Poetry

Image Credit: https://www.minervalibrary.info/content/poetry-open-mic-night-0

Why Why P Poetry ry?

Entertainment & enjoyment Mind expanding and makes you think General understanding & enlightenment Helps you to understand yourself Helps you to understand others Provides solace and comfort

Why Why P Poetry ry?

“Poetry can give students a healthy outlet for surging emotions.” “Short poems make a complete textual analysis more manageable for English language learners.”

• Andrew Simmons

Why Why P Poetry ry?

“As much as it has ever done, poetry renews and deepens the gift that most surely makes us human: the imagination.”

• John Burnside

Ho How w Po Poetry? y?

Why Why P Poetry ry fo for M r MOI?

• Additional unique programming opportunities

relating to literacy & writing

• Brings together creativity & imagination
• Supports partnerships with other organizations

Why Why P Poetry ry fo for Su r Sumay maya? a?

• Additional exposure to fun programming
• pportunities
• Learning about literacy through poetry
• Telling her story in a unique way

Why Why P Poetry ry fo for B r Beth? h?

• Bring together audiences of young people
• Diversification of her organization & partnership

with a reputable organization like MOI

• Help spread the magic & creativity of poetry

Bla lank Paper

“A page can be a story, for writer determination, to inspire many children, with great imagination. A blank sheet in front of you, is a great possible thing, if you just use your imagination, who knows what it will bring.”

• Kym Nunn

Thank You

Leslie Mollner