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All Entries Are Due By Saturday, April 23th at 1:30 PM
Rules & Guidelines
This contest is open to ages five and over who live in Ellis County, Texas.
Poems must be original and previously unpublished works.
One entry per poet.
Inappropriate content and/or language will disqualify the poem from the contest.
By submitting your poem, you grant permission for the publishing of your work on the Sims Library website, Social Media Sites, and Newsletter.
Please email all submissions to npsimswritingcontest@gmail.com.
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The poem must be no longer than two pages typed.
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Number each page of your poem.
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Please title your poem.
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DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ANYWHERE ON THE POEM.
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The subject line of the email should read "Irene Emerson Poetry Contest."
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You must include the title of the poem, poet's name and age, and contact information in the BODY of the email.
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We will only accept .doc, .docx, and .pdf formats. **
**Paper entry forms are available at the circulation desk.
Poems must be submitted by 1:30 PM on April 23, 2022.
Prizes
Adults
1st - $150 Amazon GC
2nd - $100 Amazon GC
3rd - $50 Amazon GC
Teens
1st - $150 Amazon GC
2nd - $100 Amazon GC
3rd - $50 Amazon GC
Kids Overall*
1st - $50 GC
2nd - $25 GC
3rd - $25 GC
*Kid's poems will first be judged separately in the following age categories: 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Trophies or medals will be awarded to the winner in each age group.
All kids’ poems will then be judged together to award an OVERALL 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place.