National Poetry Month Poetry Contest Reception

We’re celebrating National Poetry Month with a contest in three categories: Junior High, High School, and Adult. Entries will be accepted until April 18. Winners will be notified on April 25 at a Reading & Reception. The contest is open to anyone residing in Nacogdoches County. Each individual may submit one (1) poem. Entries may be on any subject matter, but must be suitable for a general audience, original, and not previously published. First, second, and third places will be awarded in each category. All entries will be included in a special edition zine (see below). The library reserves the right to print, in whole or in part, any entry in the contest. Entries will not be returned. **Name should appear on the entry form only. Please do not include your name on the poem. Ages 12 years and up.