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.