Regina Baiocchi
(Payton Studios)
Regina Baiocchi writes:
Dear Poets, Teachers & Parents:
The 12th Annual Haiku Festival is underway and we'd love for you to participate! Info is attached and guidelines include:
Ø Poets ages 8-14 (3rd-8th graders) send one, original poetry to win prizes*
Ø Haiku Festival offers free workshops at your school or organization
Ø Submit one poem online: www.HaikuFest.com
*Prizes are awarded by 3 different age groups:
3rd and 4th graders 5th and 6th graders 7th and 8th graders
1st Prize = $100 1st Prize = $100 1st Prize = $100
2nd Prize = $50 2nd Prize = $50 2nd Prize = $50
3rd Prize = $20 3rd Prize = $20 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
New this year: "Chris Abani Essay" competition (100-300 words)
Deadline: Friday, 11 March 2016, 12:00 midnight
Guidelines: [Stated herein and on our website]
Eligible Participants: Students ages 8-14 (grades 3rd - 8th)
Poems: Must be original; any subject; no title; family-friendly, g-rated language
Program: Saturday, 30 April 2016, 10:00 am, Harold Washington Library
Program Guests: Chris Abani poet; Taiko Legacy Japanese Drummers, & more
We look forward to hearing from you.
Peace,
Regina Harris Baiocchi
312-253-7453 (v-mail)
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