Fountaindale Public Library District: Teen Haiku Contest: April 4–24

Bolingbrook IL

24 February, 2022

1:00 PM

Description

Press release from Fountaindale Public Library District: Randi February 23, 2022 A Japanese poem, Three lines: five, seven, and five To win a great prize! Celebrate National Poetry Month by participating in our teen Haiku Contest! A haiku is a Japanese style of poetry that traditionally consists of three lines. The first line has five syllables, seven in the second and five in the third. Create your own 17-syllable poem on any topic, and submit your finished work below beginning Monday, April 4. Our staff will vote for our favorite poem and announce the winner on Instagram on Wednesday, April 27. The winner will receive a $15 Target gift card. This contest is for teens in grades 6–12. This press release was produced by Fountaindale Public Library District. The views expressed here are the author's own.