GREENSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     
Contact:  Suzanne Pell - 373-2811

GREENSBORO, NC (January 24, 2008)
         

Announcing A Bicentennial Poetry Contest
"Muse On Greensboro"

Contest Offers Cash Prizes

Let Greensboro become your poetic muse and join in our Bicentennial celebration. Write a poem about Greensboro’s past, present, or future. What inspires and connects you and your family to the places and community life of the Gate City?

Poets may submit up to two unpublished poems. Complete the "Muse on Greensboro" application form available online at the PoetryGSO website and at Greensboro Public Library branches. Applications are due February 15.

Apply in one of four divisions: Youth (grades 9-12, up to 18 years old); Student/Young Adult (up to 25 years old); Adults (up to 64 years old); Seniors (65+). Each division will have its own winners. First place prize in each division is $150 and second place prize is $100.

For more information about this program, contact Suzanne Pell at 373-2811 or visit our website.