Contests

Fresh Meadows Poets 2008
Poetry Contests for Teenagers in the Borough of Queens

General Guidelines

Any teenager living in Queens is eligible.
The poetry must be suitable for a general audience,
but there are no other restrictions as to content or style.
Submissions will be judged by a panel of Fresh Meadows Poets.
Deadline:  March 1, 2008.

Poetry Contest for Teenagers

Submit two typewritten copies of one original poem;
on the second copy include your name, address,
telephone number, school, and English teacher's name.
First Prize $150
Second Prize $100
Third Prize $75

Queens Teen Poet Laureate

Submit two typewritten copies of five original poems;
on the second copy include your name, address,
telephone number, school, and English teacher's name.
The winner will be awarded a plaque conveying the title of
Queens Teen Poet Laureate 2008-2009,
will be considered for publication by the Fresh Meadows Poets,
and will be invited to appear on our television program.
Poems by other contestants may also be featured.

Send entries to:

Fresh Meadows Poets
PO Box 650625
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365