Teen Poetry Contest

2008 Teen Poetry Contest Winners

We received more than 40 entries from students in grades 6-12, from all over the capital region.

The first place winner is Emy Blohm,

with her poem titled “My Dog Forever.”

The second place winner was Lexi Mahar,

with her poem titled “Your Little Wish.”

Third place also goes to Emy Blohm,

with her poem titled "Make Each Day Count.”

APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

And if you like that,

I have a contest for you!

Beginning Monday, 2/25/08, Teens in grades 6-12 can submit their poetry to our annual poetry contest. We will accept submissions until Friday, 4/18/08, and the winner will be announced at the Teen Cafe on Friday, 4/25/08. See below for more contest details.

2008 Contest Rules:

Must be in grades 6-12 and live somewhere near East Greenbush! (At least in the Capital District.)
Include your name, phone number, grade or age on a separate sheet of paper attached to each poem you submit
No obscenity, porn, or anything that would make me blush.
All entries must be received on or before Friday, April 18th.
Do not submit anything you don’t want displayed in the Teen Area.
Leave your poems in the maroon tray labeled “POETRY” in the Teen Area or e-mail them to Chrissie.
Entries will be voted on at the April TAG meeting, and the winner will be announced at the Teen Cafe on Friday, April 25th.

Any questions?

Ask Chrissie, the Tween & Teen Librarian.

2007 Teen Poetry Contest Winners

We received 45 entries from students in sixth through twelfth grades from all over the capital region. The first place winner is Emy Blohm, 6^th grade, with her poem titled “As a Rose”. The second place winner is also Emy Blohm with her poem titled “Who I Am.” In third place is Ansley Chlastawa, 10^th grade, with her poem called “Could It Be?”.

Poetry Books for Teens