Saturday, April 26th, 2008, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, Venice CA
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This is an open call for submissions for "A Poets' Haggadah" to be produced and released as part of the "Poets' Seder" event at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center in Venice, California on April 26th, 2008. The book will be compiled, designed and edited by Poetry Super Highway's Rick Lupert.
The Haggadah is the book read during the Jewish Passover Seder which tells the story of Passover as well as guides participants through the ritual components of the seder.
The idea is to fill this unique book with reinterpretations of the themes and original text of Passover, written through the lenses of poets.
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Submission Guidelines:
1) Send no more than three pieces of any style or length which specifically relate to one of the themes of Passover, with one of the 15 components of the Passover Seder in mind.
Some of the general themes of Passover and the seder are: Freedom, Slavery, We used to be slaves and now we're free, Bitterness, Memory, History as memory, Telling a story, Plagues, Giving Thanks, Drinking Wine, Celebration, Praise, Festive Meal.
The 15 components of the Passover Seder and a brief explanation of each can be found here:
http://www.shalomat lanta.org/ page.html? ArticleID= 36809
2) Please indicate which of the 15 components of the Haggadah you have in mind with each piece you send.
3) Previously published material is ok but we're eagerly looking for pieces which specifically relate to the themes of Passover and one of the components of the seder. (If previously published, please indicate where and when so we can properly credit.)
4) Please include a maximum 100 word bio.
5) Work may only be submitted by e-mail to submit@poetseder. com (PDF, .doc or text pasted into e-mail)
6) The deadline to submit your work is Monday, March 3rd, 2008.
7) If your work is accepted, you will receive one copy of the published book and free admission to the Poets' Seder event at Beyond Baroque on April 26th, 2008.
8) Submission does not guarantee publication.
9) You will be notified by March 31st whether or not your work was accepted.
9) Some contributers will also be asked to participate in the Poets' Seder event though acceptance into the book does not guarantee an invitation to read in the event. (This will mainly depend on our desire to have one piece presented for each of the 15 components of the seder as well as a desire to present varied material and the author's ability to be at Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA on April 26th, 2008)
Need more info or clarification? Send an e-mail to info@poetseder. com
