Rodney Libraries are encouraging children throughout the district to podcast their poems during June and share their poetry with others.
The 24th July is Montana Poetry Day. As part of the build up to this national celebration, Rodney Libraries are running a competition for children in Years 4 to 13 encouraging them to submit a podcast of an original poem.
The competition runs from 1 - 30 June. One talented poet will win an MP3 player.
The podcast poetry competition was first run by Rodney Libraries last year. Helensville poet Daniel Howe, one of the judges of last year’s competition says, “Poetry shouldn't stay on the page - it needs to be shared and read aloud."
To enter children just need to write their poem and record it. It should then be emailed to rodneylibraries@yahoo.com.au as an attachment.
Entries must include the following information:
- name of poet
- contact details
- the school and year of the post
- their library card number - if they have one
Rodney Libraries now have free computers with internet access and a range of multimedia features which children can use to record their poems at the library. Library staff can also provide advice about how to do this.
Entries to the podcast competition will be posted online at the competition website at http://mpdpoetryaloud.blogspot.com.
For more information about Montana Poetry Day visit: http://www.booksellers.co.nz/mpd_main.htm
For further information and comment please contact:
Kris Wehipeihana
Rodney District Council
Phone 0800 426 5169
Kris.wehipeihana@rodney.govt.nz