Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan Houston County Library System is inviting the community to take part in a poetry contest in honor of National Poetry Month this April.
Entries will be accepted from March 1 through April 1. Organizers say the contest is open to writers of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned poets.
Participants can submit up to three poems, each no longer than 40 lines. Submissions must be typed and entered through the official online form. Each poem should be submitted individually using the designated sections in the form. Both published and unpublished original work will be accepted.
Library officials encourage participants to double-check submissions when copying and pasting and note that entries may be denied at the library’s discretion.
Writers are free to explore any style or theme. According to organizers, entries will be judged not only on technical skill, but also on creativity, voice, and emotional impact.
Winners will be recognized during a special poetry reading night hosted by the library. The event will also be open to others who wish to share their work, offering a space for the community to connect through creativity.
Those interested in entering can find the official submission form by visiting the Dothan Houston County Library System’s Facebook page.
