Teen Poetry Contest

Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua.  The Annual Teen Poetry Contest has returned.  Beginning March 15, teens are encouraged to showcase their writing talents by submitting poems to Wood Library.  Teh deadline for the 16th Annual Teen Poetry contest is April 16 at 5 pm.  No exceptions.  Students in grades 6-12 should submit their typed poems with contact information (name, address, phone number, grade, and school) to Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 or email them to jgoodemote@pls-net.org.  Home schooled children are welcome to submit.  Rules and guidelines are as follows:  1st place $50, 2nd place $40, 3rd place $30, Middle School Category grades 6-8, High School Category grades 9-12.  The poem must be the poet's original work and TYPED on 8-1/2"x11" paper.  Five copies of the poem must be submitted.  Name, address, phone number, grade, and school should be listed on a separate piece of paper than the poem.  This information must not appear on your poem.  Wood Library employees & contest judges are not eligible to participate.  One entry per person.  The Poetry Contest Award Ceremony will take place on April 28 at 6:30 pm at Phoenix Coffee located at 325 N. Main St., Canandaigua.  For more information, contact Jenny Goodemote at 585-394-1381 or email at above address.

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