Monday, June 4, 2012
We are introducing three new prize streams for the 2012-2013 National Finals.
ENGLISH PRIZE
For the best combined score of three recitations in English.
FRENCH PRIZE
For the best combined score of three recitations in French.
BILINGUAL PRIZE
For the best combined score of one poem in English and one poem in French.
The English, French, and Bilingual Champions will each go home with $5,000 and their school libraries will each receive $1,000 ($500 of which is reserved for the purchase of poetry books).
A runner-up in each category will take home $1,000 and their school libraries will each be awarded $500 for the purchase of poetry books.
Semifinals will take place online; more details will be posted in the fall.