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Poetry Contest for Kids - Kansas City Rose Society
For Kids!
Our 2021 Contest is NOW Open
  • ​View 2020 Winning Poems
For Additional Information contact Julia Spaeth
  •  spaethjm@gmail.com  |  816-510-1713
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2021 Rose Prose Poetry Contest        
Guidelines ...For Kids 3rd through 8th Grade 

Our 2021 Contest is NOW OPEN.
Deadline - March 31, 2021

Submitted poems must be postmarked by this date 


Winning poems will be published on the KCRS website in mid-May.  Winning poets are invited to read their poems to the public on May 8, 2021, at our Reading in the Roses event at 2:00-3:30 p.m., in the Rose Garden. *subject to COVID protocol
Presented by: 
The Kansas City Rose Society 
       and Kansas City Parks
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Let the beautiful roses in the historic Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden inspire your child/student to write an original poem!  
 
How to write: 
  • Each original poem MUST include the word “rose” at least once. 
  • The poem must be typed or legibly hand-written on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. -- *Be sure to keep a copy for your child!
  • Only one entry per child, please.
  • The child’s name, school, grade, and city must be included. 
  • Parent’s phone number and email address should be included on the back side of the paper.  
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Who can enter / 3 categories: 
Open to children in the greater KC area.
  • Grades 3 and 4,
  • Grades 5 and 6
  • Grades 7 and 8​
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Winners:   
  • There will be one winner for each category. 
  • Each winner will receive a cash prize of $50.00 and a certificate   
  • Winning poems will be published on the KCRS website in mid-May!​
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How to submit:  
  • Click Here To E-mail Your Poem
    Include your poem in the body of the e-mail with all required information, or attach in a MS Word document​.
    ​
  • by U.S. ​Mail, send your poem to:
KCRS Poetry Contest,
Att: Julie Spaeth,
4901 Wornall Rd. Apt. 105,
K.C., MO 64112  
Judges:  poets from Kansas city Writers Place
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  • Home
    • Locate Us
    • Site Map
  • About
    • Our Organization
    • Our Board Members >
      • Get Involved
      • Board Responsibilities
    • Award of Garden Excellence
    • The Garden Story
    • Our History
    • News & Newsletters
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Our 90th Anniversary
    • 2021 Spring Demo
    • Photography Workshop
    • Rose Garden Readings
    • 2019 Rose Show & Day
  • Programs
    • Adult Programs >
      • Rose Garden Grooming
      • Rose Garden Readings
      • Rose Show & Day
      • Photography Workshop
    • Children Programs >
      • 2021 Poetry Contest >
        • 2020 Poetry Winners
        • 2019 Poetry Winners
        • 2017 Poetry Winners
        • 2016 Poetry Winners
        • 2015 Poetry Winners
      • 2021 Art Show
      • Garden Field Trips >
        • 2020 Virtual Art Show
  • Rose Info
    • Growing Roses
    • Ask A Rosarian! - FAQ
    • Rose Resources
    • Rose Care Calendar
    • Getting Started
    • Transplanting Roses
    • Pruning Roses
    • Winter Rose Care
    • Rose Classifications
    • Rose Diseases
    • Rose Insect Pests
    • Rose Soil Testing Tips
    • Fertilizing Roses
  • Photos
    • Videos
    • 2021 AMS Photo Winner
    • 2020 KCRS Photo Winners
    • 2020 Photo Gallery >
      • 2019 Photo Archive
      • 2018 Photo Archive
      • 2017 Photo Archive
      • 2016 Photo Archive
      • 2015 Photo Archive
      • 2014 Photo Archive
      • 2013 Photo Archive
      • 2012 Photo Archive
  • Join Us
    • Opportunities
    • Membership >
      • Online Application
    • Get Involved
    • Rose Garden Groomers
  • Donations
    • Make A Donation
    • Memory & Friendship Roses >
      • Purchase Online
    • Yearbook Sponsors
  • Weddings