DR. DAVID B. AXELROD 

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(Suffolk County Poet Laureate: June 26, 2007 to May, 31, 2009)   

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INFORMATION FOR MENTORS  

            There is no set of rules or specific requirements for how you undertake to mentor a  young  poet. The amount of time and specific advice or instruction you provide will be entirely up to you.  

            You can be a mentor by listing yourself as available. I will, in turn, offer you a choice of some young poets with whom you can communicate. You can, of course, locate and sponsor a young poet you select personally.  

            Once you are matched with a young poet, you don't have to spend endless hours! Lending your name as a sponsor could be enough. However, I would hope you work together in one or more of the following ways:  

Ø      Meet to discuss poetry.

Ø      Read and help revise the poems written by the young poet.

Ø      Advise on the final selection of the 20 pages of poetry.

Ø      Write a comment, preface, book-cover quote.

Ø      Appear at events related to the Mentoring Program.  

            Ultimately, your willingness to participate should bring a new generation of poets to prominence here on Long Island . The pride of creation for young poets will speak volumes for you and your efforts.  

You will be a true donor to the arts. Not only will you receive public thanks in print and at our events, but your good work will continue in the person and poetry of the young poet you helped.