Multiple or Third-Party Entries

Multiple or Third-Party Entries

All Categories for the Carl Sandburg College 37th Annual Poetry Competition
Please Note

This form is for those entering for others or who are entering multiple entries at once (such as for an entire class). If you are a poet entering one single poem, please proceed to the correct entry form linked below. Thank you for your cooperation.

Elementary

Junior

Intermediate

Adult

Rules
- Poems must be 100% original (including no use of AI), previously unpublished, and no more than two pages in length.
- Poets may enter only one poem.
- Teachers may submit poems on behalf of students.
- Poets must live in Sandburg district 518 or within 200 miles of it, OR must have attended or currently be attending Sandburg.
- Word docs are preferred, though PDFs will be accepted as well.

Third-Party Information

Please enter your information here. The poet's information will be collected on another page. If we're unable to successfully contact the poet, we'll attempt to reach out to you at the information you provide here.
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
May we text you at this number regarding the competition?*

YesNo

Category Selection
What category are you entering?*

Elementary (grades 1-5)Junior (grades 6-8)Intermediate (grades 9-12)Adult
How many entries do you have to submit?*

OneTwo or more

Single Entry
Poet's Name*

First NameLast Name
Poet's Pronouns*

She/herHe/himThey/themOther
Poet's Email
If nothing is entered here, we will contact you regarding this entry.
Phone Number
If nothing is entered here, we will contact you regarding this entry.
May we text the poet at this number regarding the competition?

YesNo
Please select the school that the poet is associated with.*
If the school is not listed, select Other and fill it in below.
Other: Please list the school.
Please upload the poem entry as either a PDF or Word Doc.*

If you are having trouble uploading your poem, please email Meghan Angle at mangle@sandburg.edu for assistance.
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Multiple Entries
If you're uploading one single document with more than one entry, please ensure that each entry has the following information:
- Poet's First and Last Name
- Poet's Pronouns
- Title of the poem
You may also upload multiple documents if that's easier for you.

If the poet would like to share their contact information, you can include individual contact details on each entry. We can accept an email address and phone number.

Note: Some school districts have filters strong enough that we're unable to email students at all.
Please select the school that the poets are associated with.*
If the school is not listed, select Other and enter it below.
Other: Please list the school*
Please upload the poem entries as either a PDF or Word Doc.*

If you are having trouble uploading the poem, please email Meghan Angle at mangle@sandburg.edu for assistance.
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Third-Party Information