Submissions are due by February 29, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST.
Winning entries will be selected by Poetry Moment host, Marjorie Maddox, with an initial review of submissions led by regional partners. The top three finalist entries of each grade band will be published on WPSU online, including recognition of the author, their grade, and school.
Entrants must be residents of one of the following counties: Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Elk, Forest, Fulton, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Union, Venango, or Warren.
For more information, contest rules, and directions on how to submit your poetry go to https://wpsu.psu.edu/poetry-contest-2024/
Good Luck to all who enter!
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