Poetry Society of NH Contests

The Poetry Society of New Hampshire sponsors several contests for poets, including two for New Hampshire students. Winning poems will be published in the quarterly magazine, The Poets’ Touchstone, and winners will receive a copy of the issue in which their poems appear.There is a $1 entry fee per poem, and a May 1st postmark deadline for both contests. There are strict guidelines which must be followed so write to the appropriate contest coordinator and ask for those before sending your poems.

• For younger students, in first through third grade, contact Barbara Bald, Primary Contest Coordinator, 21 Finethy Road, Alton, NH 03809.
• For the contest open to High School students contact Pat Frisella, HS Contest Coordinator, 31 Reservoir Road, Farmington, NH 03835.

The Poetry Society of New Hampshire is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting poetry. Look for their booth at the Made in NH Expo April 4th, 5th and 6th at the NH National Guard armory in Manchester, NH.