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Selection Committee to review submitted materials, interview candidates, and <br /> recommend candidates for the Teen Poet Laureate position. The committee consisted <br /> of the following members: <br /> • Mark Duncanson — Literary Arts Staff <br /> • Julie Finegan — Literary Arts Staff <br /> • Sarah Logan — Literary Arts Staff <br /> • Teresa Parham — Library Staff <br /> • Meg Fleming — Literary Arts Ambassador <br /> The screening committee interviewed two applicants for the Teen Poet Laureate position. <br /> The screening committee recommended that the Civic Art Commission appoint Sandra <br /> Chen from Amador Valley High School as Teen Poet Laureate. Sandra has written for <br /> many outlets and recently attended a summer writing camp where she received many <br /> ideas to implement in this position. <br /> On August 6, 2018, the Civic Arts Commission agreed with the Poet Laureate Selection <br /> Committee, and approved their recommendation to appoint Sandra Chen as the Teen <br /> Poet Laureate for the 2018/2019 school year. <br /> The Teen Poet Laureate will serve from September 2018 through May 2019 and is <br /> asked to hold, partner and participate in a variety of literary events in the Tri-Valley. <br /> Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approve by: <br /> 6 ,------ /14/ <br /> Heidi Murphy Tina Olson Nelson Fialho <br /> Director of Director of Finance City Manager <br /> Library and Recreation <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br />