If you're a poet, we want to know it!
If you’re a poet we want to know it! – Poetry Competition 2019 is here!
Kāpiti Coast District Libraries annual poetry competition returns for the seventh year. Celebrate Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day by writing a poem on the theme “Together”.
All entries will be published as a print book and eBook.
Winners will be announced on National Poetry Day at the Open Mic Night at Paraparaumu Library on Friday 23 August 5.30 – 6.30pm.
Entry Details: Enter free, open to all users of the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries.
You may submit one poem per person, maximum of 10 lines. There are three age groups:
Please submit your entry by clicking appropriate form from one of these links.
Entries may be in English or Te Reo Māori. Please read the guidelines and conditions of entry. By submitting your poem into this competition, you agree to these conditions.
Submission Dates: Open from 1 – 30 June 2019.
Contact: Nisa Promchot nisa.promchot@kapiticoast.govt.nz
Download a free copy of previous years Annual Poetry eBooks .
If You're a Poet, We Want to Know it! 2018 Volume 6 - Food for Thought Haiku
If You're a Poet, We want to Know it! 2017 Volume 5 - Kāpiti Haiku
If You're a Poet, We Want to Know it! 2016 Volume 4 - Matariki
If You're a Poet, We Want to Know it! 2015 Volume 3 - Laugh Out Loud
If You're a Poet, We Want to Know it! 2014 Volume 2 - War & Peace
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