Virtual Poetry Party

Let’s write poetry!
The Newport Beach Public Library invites you to write some poetry with us in celebration of National Poetry Month. First time poets, non-readers, and book lovers of all kinds are welcome.

Who can participate in the Poetry Party?
Children ages 3-12 are invited to submit up to five original poems.

How do I write a poetry?
Poems come in all types.  They can be short or long, rhyming or not. Just make them original. If you want to see examples of poems, take a look at the poetry resources, examples, and tools for non-readers.

How do I enter my poetry?
Just email your submission to juvref@newportbeachca.gov by April 30, 2021*.

Poems will be accepted in three formats – text, photo, or audio recording.

Be sure to include your name, age and contact information. We encourage you to let your creativity run free and to have fun! Reading your poem out loud helps it to come alive.