Let the Writing Begin!

The 14th Annual Teen Poetry Contest has officially begun! Hurry and grab a pen, a piece of paper, and a seat and let your feelings flow because the deadline is Friday, April 11! Cash prizes await! Here's a little something to inspire you:

"How Doth The Little Crocodile"

Lewis Carroll

How doth the little crocodile

Improve his shining tail,

And pour the waters of the Nile

On every golden scale!

How cheerfully he seems to grin,

How neatly spread his claws,

And welcome little fishes in

With gently smiling jaws!

Remember the rules:

Middle School Category: Grades 6 – 8.

High School Category: Grades 9 - 12.

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.

Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on an index card accompanying the poem. This information must NOT appear on your poem.

Wood Library employees & contest peer judges are not eligible to participate. Participants are permitted to submit only one poem.

Contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or jgoodemote@pls-net.org for more information.