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mary ellen wright memorial poetry contest

About the Contest

The East Cobb Library of the Cobb County Public Library System held a poetry contest in memory of Mary Ellen Wright, an active library supporter who passed away in 2011. The contest was open to ages 9-17. Funding for the contest was provided by Maryann Strossner, a private donor who wishes to honor the memory of her friend Mary Ellen, who loved the library and enjoyed poetry.

Contest Rules

  • The contest is open to ages 9-17.
  • Entrants may enter only one poem.
  • The contest begins April 12. All poems must be dropped off at the East Cobb Library between April 12 and April 26. Entries will not be accepted after April 26 at 6 p.m.
  • All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form.
  • Poems may be of any length, on any topic, and of any form.

Prizes

There are two categories:

  • Ages 9-12: $25 prize
  • Ages 13-17: $75 prize

This prize is sponsored by Maryann Strossner, a private donor, in memory of her friend Mary Ellen Wright (1942-2011).

Contest Winners

Congratulations to our contest winners, Melody Wang and Nikka Duarte!

 

pdf file Melody Wang: Normal is Overrated

 

 

pdf file Nikka Duarte: I am from

 

 

Entry Form

Entry forms may be downloaded here or picked up at the East Cobb Library.

pdf file Entry Form

 

For More Information

Questions? For more information, please contact Patricia Latch at (770) 528-2342.

pdf filePress Release

 

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