Mattie J.T. Stepanek

June 4, 2019 | Ben Palmer

Mosaics and Music: Promoting Mattie Stepanek’s Poems of Peace

Dozens of people gathered at Dawson’s Market in Rockville Sunday to witness the unveiling of a 5-foot mosaic that honors the life of Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a poet who died at the age of 13. The event was organized to raise money for Mattie’s annual Peace Day, where his foundation shares his poetry and visions […]

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July 12, 2018 | Marisa Fried

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Peace Day Party in Rockville

Rockville will celebrate late teen poet and peace activist Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s birthday with cake, activities, crafts and entertainment to honor his life and legacy. The Mayor and Council declared July 14 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peace Day in Rockville at their meeting Monday, July 2 with a proclamation presented to Jeni Stepanek, Mattie’s mother. Born Matthew Joseph […]

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July 6, 2017 | Staff Writer

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Peace Day Party Celebrating Mattie Stepanek Set for July 16

To honor the life, legacy and birthday of Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a Peace Day Party will be held in his honor on July 16 at King Farm Village Green, 800 Pleasant Drive in Rockville, according to a news release. Stepanek who was an author, poet and peace activist, died of neuromuscular disease just before his […]

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