Each year, in affiliation with the Library of Congress Center for the Book, River of Words conducts a free international poetry and art contest for youth on the theme of WATERSHEDS. The contest is designed to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to express, through poetry and art, what they discover. The 2010 deadline is December 1, 2009.
The contest is open to any child in the world, from 5-19 years of age. Older students must have not yet completed high school. There is no charge to enter.
About 100 poems and artworks from both US and international entries are selected as finalists each year. All winners receive ribbons, books and/or art supplies, t-shirts and other prizes. The Grand Prize winner receives an all-expense paid trip for the winner and a guardian to Washington, DC to attend the River of Words Award Ceremony at the Library of Congress.
You can use the River of Words flyer in libraries or classrooms.
More information and samples of poetry and art from previous years at the Michigan River of Words site. You can also find curriculum materials at national River of Words site.
Facilitator Entry Form
Group Entry Form
Individual Entry Form
The Michigan Regional Coordinator is Michael Moore. He can be contacted at 906-487-1197 or mmoore@mtu.edu
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