Follow a PROMpt to share your prom story. Didn’t go to prom or haven’t gone yet? Don’t worry, we have PROMpts for those, too!
The Prom Queens: Celebrating Prom Poems & Stories by Queens Writers anthology comes out on May 8 from Poets of Queens Press. RSVP here for our prom-themed book launch that night at 7pm at Grove 34 in Astoria.
Join the celebration by sharing your real-life prom story or poem with us today! The first 100 will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to The Astoria Bookshop.
How to Play:
- Check out the five PROMpts below.
- Pick one and fill in the blanks to share your prom story, prom anticipation, or what you did instead.
- Send the filled-in PROMpt or use it to inspire a piece of flash creative nonfiction (300 words or less) or a poem.
- Submit your prom poem or story to noyoutellit@gmail.com. Feel free to include your prom or alterna-prom photos! (Encouraged but not required.)
- Provide your preferred name, email, and permission to share your story or if you’d prefer it be shared annoymously.
Questions? Email noyoutellit@gmail.com
