You are invited to enter the first New York State “Poetry
Unites” short essay contest.
Open to all New York State residents for the best short
essay (no longer than 600 words) about your favorite poem
After a successful six-year run in Europe, the Poetry Unites
contest, inspired by Robert Pinsky's Favorite Poem project, has come to New York
State.
Marie Howe, the New York State Poet (appointed by Governor
Cuomo under the sponsorship of the New York State Writers Institute), and
Corinne Evens, a philanthropist, in co-ordination with the Academy of American
Poets, the New York State Writers Institute, and the New York State Office of
Cultural Education, are pleased to announce a contest for the best short essay
about a favorite poem. The contest is open to all New York State residents.
Awards:
· The four
winners of the main prize will be featured in short film profiles, which will
be placed on the Academy of American Poets website, New York State Library
website, New York State Writers Institute website, and may be broadcast in the
USA by Public Television .
· All winners
will be invited to NYC gala in October 2014. The invitation will cover travel expenses
within New York State.
Picture: Walker
Hancock's bust of Robert Frost.
