Co-sponsored by MoSt (Modesto Stanislaus Poetry Center) and the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), Modesto chapter.
This contest is offered as a means of encouraging young writers throughout Stanislaus County and as a way to remember poet Aileen Jaffa, the founding President of the Poets of the San Joaquin and member of the Modesto Branch of the National League of American Pen Women.
Eligibility and Deadline
Any student enrolled in a Stanislaus County school, grades K through 12, is eligible to submit up to 3 entries, at $1 per entry. Each entry, except for typing, must be the original creative work of the student.
2024 Contest Information TBA.
Categories
Poems will be placed in categories according to the student’s year in school.
1. Grades K – 3 2. Grades 4 – 6 3. Grades 7 – 9 4. Grades 10 – 12
Judging and Entry Specifications
Poems will be judged by adult poets who are knowledgeable about young people’s work. Any poem that shows evidence of plagiarism will be disqualified. Poems may be in any style, but no longer than 24 lines. No simultaneous submissions of poems to Poets’ Corner or other contests. Two copies of each poem must be submitted: one copy should contain the title and poem, but no identification of the author; the other copy should contain the student’s name and a copy of the entry form below, and the $1 entry fee.
For more information, contact info@mostpoetry.org.