The Bienville Parish Library Adult Outreach Program presents the 4th annual poetry contest Jazzabration – Poetic Rhythms: A Fusion of Jazz and Verse. All adult poets in Bienville Parish are invited to participate. BPL will be accepting entries between March 22 – April 16.
The rules are simple:
- Pick up the half-sheet form at any location of BPL.
- Compose and submit the poem, in whatever style the poet prefers (free verse, sonnet, etc.).
- Drop off the poem at any BPL location or email it to jcato@state.lib.la.us. The submission deadline is April 17.
The winning poem will be selected by a panel of judges. The winner will be contacted to schedule a time to record their poem. It will be uploaded to the Bienville Parish Library Youtube account and posted on the BPL Facebook page for all to enjoy.
Have questions? Call 318-263-7410 ex. 5.
BPL will also host a Jazz Poetry Program on Thursday, April 24, 1-2pm, at the Arcadia branch in the Large Events Room. This event will blend the the world of poetry and jazz music. All entrants in the poetry contest are encouraged to recite their poems as they are blended with live jazz music.