Concrete Poetry Contest

Program Type:

Contests/Call for Submissions, Literacy Building Activity

Age Group:

Elementary, Tweens, Teens
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Event Details

Create a piece of visual art using words! 

Concrete poems are poems that take the shape of their subject. Submit a photo or PDF of your poetry by Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 pm along with your name and age category. 

To submit use this link: https://www.cromaine.org/form/concrete-poetry-contest or print off the form at this link (https://www.cromaine.org/media/829) and bring your poem into the library in person. 

 

Public voting will take place June 25 through June 30, and winners will be drawn by July 3. Categories include Youth (grades 4 and below), Tween (grades 5-7), Teen (grades 8-12), and Adult (ages 18+). Winners in each category will receive a $10 gift card. 

For examples and more information about concrete poetry, please visit www.poetry4kids.com/lessons/how-to-write-a-concrete-poem.