The North Branch Area Library encourages young poets from across the area to participate in the annual North Branch Poetry Contest. Children from kindergarten to grade 12 are invited to write and submit a poem based on the “heroes” theme. To participate in the competition, participants must complete the participation form available at https://ecrlib.org/events/youth-poetry-contest. Registrations […]
Body MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries from third- through fifth-grade students for the Air, Air, Everywhere Poetry Contest.Now in its 11th year, the annual MNR-sponsored contest is designed to raise awareness of the importance of good air quality in honor of Clean Air Month in May.The […]
KEC student reaches national final Al Gilbert, a year 11 student at Kildonan-East Collegiate, is a finalist in the Poetry in Voice competetion. Gilbert, who qualified for the final round last year, is competing in the English national final, along with Bem Denga and Stephanie Omorotionmwan of Calgary, Alta., who were selected by a panel […]
AUBURN — The Eckhart Public Library will hold its annual teen poetry contest in April. April is National Poetry Month, and the library has offered this contest to middle and high school students for 18 years. The library encourages teens to express themselves and share their voices and experiences through poetry, putting their words on […]
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) — In March, Bethlehem Central High School junior Pamela White was named the winner of the New York State Poetry Recitation Aloud Contest. White’s passion for poetry stems from a class assignment in ninth grade. White said she was shocked when she won the state title, admitting she didn’t expect to advance […]
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Joliet Junior College and the Joliet Public Library are teaming up to celebrate National Poetry Month in April with a poetry contest for all ages. Submissions can be audio or text, and the contest will be divided into age categories: kids (up to grade 5), teens (grades 6-12), and adults (18+). All entries will be […]
People’s Choice Winner: Sophia Sullivan Sophie Sullivan “To live” Don’t you dare to be so immobilized by fear that youforget to sing. Don’t neglect your happiness at the expense ofanother’s opinion – you can’t afford such a thing. Our limited residence on this earth will destroy you,shouldn’t you choose to dance. Short on time. The […]
The Lorain Historical Society encourages the community to celebrate the 91st anniversary of Lorain’s lilac story. On May 21, 1931, the mayor of Lorain proclaimed the first Lilac Day in Lorain. The original celebration included music, dancing, the planting of thousands of lilacs throughout the city, and the crowning of a lilac queen. The history […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair at Brock University invites members of the University and the wider community to attend an online poetry event free. The 2022 Poetry Day celebration will take place at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 21 on Lifesize. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration, which will […]
The Branson Tri-Lakes News partners with the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce to hold its inaugural poetry contest celebrating National Poetry Month in April. National Poetry Month is a time to celebrate the expressiveness, fun and charm of poetry, which was launched in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets. “We are thrilled to be […]
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle thanks everyone who submitted poems to its third poetry contest. Again, our judge was Yehoshua November.Yehoshua November is the author of two collections of poetry, “God’s Optimism” (finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize) and “Two Worlds Exist” (finalist for the National Jewish Book Award and the Paterson Poetry Prize). […]
The Fairbanks Art Association announced the winners of the 27th annual statewide poetry contest on Tuesday. The 2022 winners represent poets from across Alaska. Erin Coughlin Hollowell was the juror for the pageant this year. Hollowell is a poet and writer who lives in Homer. She is the author of “Pause, Traveler” and “Every Atom”. […]
ROCKLAND – Whether you’re at the Grand Canyon or in your own backyard, there’s always something exciting going on in nature. From the swollen buds of spring to the last rustling leaves of winter, nature is full of poetry. What do you see or hear? What can you smell or feel? The Rockland Public Library […]
SILVER SPRING, MD — A Silver Spring high school student has been named a finalist in the Gaithersburg Book Festival high school poetry competition. First, second and third place winners will be announced on the Festival website on Friday, May 13. Anastasia Matveev, a senior from Montgomery Blair High School, is a finalist in the […]
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is back in person and will take place May 21 at a new location – Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. Dozens of authors, including County Council member Will Jawando, Peter Baker, Daniel Black and John Gallagher, will be in attendance. Prior to the literary event, the fourth annual poetry competition for high […]
Happy Sunday neighbours! Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in town today. First, today’s weather forecast: Cloudy with a shower or two. High: 52 Low: 46. Here are the top stories in Beaverton today: More affordable housing is coming this way. habitat for humanity received a record number of applications for the […]
Before he even started writing his award-winning poem, Alex Thurtle ’24 had a very specific image in mind: a dollar store tiara and a feather boa falling to the floor. Thurtle won this year’s Jean Corrie Poetry Competition with his poem “A Realist’s Curse”. The poem is a reflection on the struggles of human connection […]
Local writers are encouraged to sharpen their pencils and enter the Delta Literary Arts Society’s inaugural poetry contest. Through April 1, DLAS is accepting submissions from literary novices and seasoned professionals, with cash prizes up for grabs. “We are delighted to provide a forum for local writers to share their work,” Diana Calliou, DLAS Treasurer […]
Local writers are encouraged to sharpen their pencils and enter the Delta Literary Arts Society’s inaugural poetry contest. Through April 1, DLAS is accepting submissions from literary novices and seasoned professionals, with cash prizes up for grabs. “We are delighted to provide a forum for local writers to share their work,” Diana Calliou, DLAS Treasurer […]
Rise and shine, Shirley-Mastic! It’s Thursday, so let’s start with everything you need to know about Shirley-Mastic today. First, today’s weather forecast: Softer with clouds and sunshine. High: 46, Low: 29. Here are today’s top 5 stories at Shirley-Mastic: William Floyd High congratulates senior Amber Martinez on winning the Long Island Regional Poetry Aloud Contest. […]
The Berkeley County Library System is holding its first-ever poetry contest for children, teens and adults. The Berkeley County Library System Poetry Contest is open to all county residents ages 6 and older, with those under 18 requiring permission from a parent or guardian to enter, according to a BCLS press release announcing the event. […]
Once upon a time there was a man from Holmes CityWho said, isn’t pollution a pity!Our chemicals workIn the lakes by the tonSo he stopped fertilizing his lawn. Organizers of an Alexandria-area Earth Day poetry contest are looking for all types of original poetry, from limericks and haiku to odes, sonnets and blank verse, that […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – The Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) invites residents to enter the Berkeley County Library System Poetry Contest for a chance to win a first, second or third prize in the installments of the following ages: Children from 6 to 12 years old; Teenagers 13 to 17 years old; Adults 18 and […]
The Delta Literary Arts Society (DLAS) is launching its first poetry contest where everyone from literary novices to professionals is invited to throw their hats into the ring. “We are thrilled to provide a forum for local writers to share their work,” said Diana Calliou, DLAS Treasurer and author of the poetry book Garden of […]
The Hoover Parent Teacher Council today honored city leaders with a breakfast at Discovery United Methodist Church, as well as student winners of the poetry, art and essay contests. The Hoover Police Department honored two seniors from Hoover and Spain Park High Schools who submitted winning peer pressure essays. The winners were Rotimi Kukoyi from […]
CANYON, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – These poems should not be compared to a summer day. They are ruder and more contemptuous. According to an announcement from West Texas A&M University, its 2022 Bad Poetry competition presented by Brick & Elm magazine was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on March 9 at Legacy Hall, inside the Jack B. […]
The Oakville Community Foundation’s Community Classroom Program has launched Gimaa’s Allyship Poetry Contest for college students. Gimaa (Chief) R. Stacey Laforme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) shared a poem titled “Nii jii” which means “friend” in Anishinaabemowin, and invites students to share their poetry about what covenant or friendship looks like […]
OLYMPIA – Two students from Okanogan County will compete in the National Poetry Aloud Contest on March 12. Malina Weigel, Okanogan High School, and Bela Moore, Methow Valley Independent Learning Center in Twisp, will represent Eastern Washington in the online competition. Due to COVID-19, this year’s national final will be broadcast on YouTube. A limited […]
TRUMBULL — Young children are often naturally creative, but as they reach those turbulent teen years, that spark of imagination can fade, said Chelsie Labrecque, youth services librarian for the Trumbull library system. “When you get older, you kind of lose your hobbies,” she said. “I think it’s important for teenagers to know that they […]