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13th Annual Young Poets Contest

Submissions are being accepted for 2008's Young Poets Contest.

Submit one to three original poems on any subject you choose.

Anyone in preschool through high school is eligible.

We'll publish the winning entries in early January.

Deadline: Friday, Dec. 5.

Teachers: Download the contest poster (PDF).

Previous winners: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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