Dear Poets, Teachers & Parents:
Happy New Year! The 11th Annual Haiku Festival is underway and we'd love for you to participate! (Like
many people, our webmaster suffered 3 colds and a flu since October.
I’m happy to report all’s well and our site is updated. PRESS F5 to refresh our website screens as needed)… Here are the 2015 guidelines and info:
Ø Poets ages 8-14 (3rd-8th graders) send one, original poetry to win prizes*
Ø Haiku Festival offers free workshops at your school, place of worship, etc.
Ø Submit one poem online: www.HaikuFest.com or via the attached entry form
*This year we’ll award prizes in 3 different age groups, a bit different from previous years:
3rd and 4th graders
1st Prize = $100
2nd Prize = $50
3rd Prize = $20
5th and 6th graders
1st Prize = $100
2nd Prize = $50
3rd Prize = $20
7th and 8th graders
1st Prize = $100
2nd Prize = $50
3rd Prize = $20
Founders Award: One $25 Prize regardless of age or grade level
Gwendolyn Brooks Award: One $25 Prize to a CPS student
Poem of the School Award: One $10 Prize per School
Honorable Mention & All Participants: Certificate of Participation
Look forward to hearing from you…
Peace,
Regina
312-253-7453 (v-mail)
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