Thursday, August 11, 2011

Calling all poets - enter the National Poetry competition for the chance to win great prizes

The Eastern Regional Libraries National Poetry Competition is on again. Judge for this year is poet and broadcaster Alicia Sometimes.  Entry forms can be obtained from any ERL branch or downloaded from our website www.yourlibrary.com.au

There are four categories Adult, Local for residents of Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges, Teen ages 13 – 18 years and Junior for ages 9 – 12 years.

Prize money is:
Adult Prize $1000
Local Award $500 for residents of Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges
Teenage Prize $300 13-18 years
Junior Prize $200 9-12 years
For an entry fee of $5 for adults and $2 for teens and children, entrants can submit two poems of no more than forty lines each.

Entries can be submitted to any ERL branch or mailed to 7B Eastgate Court, Wantirna South, 3152. The competition closes on Friday 30th September 2011, entries mailed after this date will not be accepted.

Winners published in the local media and displayed in library branches and on our website. Prizes will be awarded at a presentation on the evening of Thursday 10th November.

Cheers, Maryanne

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