Students encouraged to enter national poetry contest

The annual poetry contest sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies is underway.

Mississippi students are encouraged to enter the contest in one of three categories.

Student Award: Grades 9 – 12
Sponsored by Julie Cummings (CO), Catherine L’Herisson (TX)
1st Prize: $50, 2nd Prize: $30, 3rd Prize: $20.7 Honorable Mentions: $5 each.
Subject: Any.
Form: Any.
Line limit: 32.

Poetry in the Classroom Award: Grades 6 – 8
Sponsored by the New Mexico State Poetry Society.
1st Prize: $25, 2nd Prize: $15, 3rd Prize: $10.
Subject: Any.
Form: Any.
Line limit: 32.

Poetry in the Classroom Award: Grades 3 – 5
Sponsored by the New Mexico State Poetry Society.
1st Prize: $25, 2nd Prize: $15, 3rd Prize: $10.
Subject: Any.
Form: Any.
Line limit: 32.

The postmark deadline for entries is March 15.
For full details, please go to nfsps.com/poetry_contests.htm.