Wood Library's 15th Annual Teen Poetry Contest

Now - Friday, April 10 at 5 PM

It's that time of year again!  Wood Library's 15th Annual Teen Poetry Contest has officially began!  Teens in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit one, original poem to Wood Library before Friday, April 10.  That one poem could earn them $50, $40, or $30! 

Winners will be chosen from the following categories:

Middle School Category: Grades 6 –8.

High School Category: Grades 9-12.

Requirements:

Each contestant may submit one poem to Wood Library.

The poem must be the poet’s original work and TYPED on 8 ½ “ x 11” paper.

5 Copies of the poem must be submitted to Wood Library.

Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on a 3”x5” card. This information must not appear on your poem.

Wood Library employees & contest judges are not eligible to participate.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: April 10, 5pm

Submit poems to Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424

Or email to jgoodemote@pls-net.org.

 

PRIZES

The following cash prizes will be provided by the Friends of Wood Library.

Winners in each category will receive:

1st Place $50

2nd Place $40 

3rd Place $30

Winners will be notified by April 20.

Winning poems will be on display during April: National Poetry Month

Everyone is invited to the Award Ceremony & Poetry Open Mike Night   April 29, 7 PM @ the Phoenix Coffee Shop 325 N. Main St., Canandaigua.

Good luck!  Email Jenny Goodemote at jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information or call 585-394-1381.