Hey Whitby! There's a lot of poets out there! We received a tremendous response to our first annual poetry contest. The winning poems in two categories will be posted right here on this page as of Tuesday, April 30. Winners will also receive a prize!
National Poetry Month, which takes place every April, was first established in Canada in 1998 by the League of Canadian Poets. It brings together libraries, schools, literary organizations, communities, and poets from across the country.
The League of Poets chooses a theme each year. What topic was selected for 2024? Weather! The organization is encouraging us to delve into the experiences, feelings, and inspiration that weather offers.
National Poetry Month is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the expressiveness, delight, and pure charm of poetry. Thank you for all your wonderful contributions. Library staff will reach out to the winners before the end of April.