And the winner is...

The "People's Choice Winner" of the 2011 WPL Poetry Contest is...

Snow Dog by Alexis Slowik


Congratulations Alexis!  


Remember, all ten finalists are invited to the program on March 2nd and will receive a copy of one of Mr. Lansky's books of poetry.  We hope to see you  there!  


 

Poetry Contest Voting ends Monday!

Hurry, you only have a few more days to vote for your favorite poem! Voting will end Monday, February 28 at 10 a.m.  The winner will be announced and notified that day.

Poetry Contest Top Ten Finalists!

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2011 WPL Poetry Contest!  We had many wonderful entries and the competition was tough.  It was a difficult decision for the judges, but we are ready to announce the top ten finalists. The writers of all ten will receive a copy of a book by Bruce Lansky to be autographed during his library visit on March 2nd. One of these ten will also be chosen by YOU as the People's Choice Favorite. 

Top Ten Finalists in the 2011 WPL Poetry Contest
(in alphabetical order by title)


Frost by Katie Gumley
Gum by Lauren Doescher
If I Were... And If You Were by Grace Johnson
I Love You by Miranda Iljazi
I'm Running a Race by Madelyn Van Hollen
Lemonade by Nathan Stevens
Orange by Joe Miller
Snow Day by Jedidiah Mayhak
Snowdog by Alexis Slowik
The Village by Rebecca Swenson

Congratulations to all ten poets! 

Now it is time to choose YOUR favorite.
Read all ten poems by clicking on the titles above. When you decide which poem is your favorite, click here to vote!  Remember, the winning poem will be declared "People's Choice Favorite" and the author will be given the honor of introducing Mr. Lansky when he visits the library.  Not able to vote online?  Ballots are also available at the library.  One vote per person, please.