No matter what poetry style you like, all are celebrated at Dakota County Libraryβs annual poetry contest.Β
Poets of all ages can compete in this yearβs poetry contest by submitting an original poem to Dakota County Library branches April 1β30.Β Poems will be judged on creativity, clarity, style and form.Β
First, second and third place will be awarded in five different age groups: adult, teens age 12β14 and age 15β18, and children age 6β8 and age 9β11.Β Β Winners will be announced in May at the library events listed below. Winning poems will be published on the Dakota County Library website and printed in separate booklets for children, teens and adults. Winners receive a free copy of the printed booklet.Β
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