Comment poetry contest now open

April is National Poetry Month! This year, the Leddy Library has teamed up with the interns in the English department’s Publishing Practicum Course to put together a special giveaway via our Comment Poetry contest. The interns have been working under the guidance of Marty Gervais and in collaboration with Dr. Bruce Meyer to create and publish his latest work, Grace of Falling Stars.

Want to win a copy?

Add a line to our group comment poem on Instagram by 3:30 PM Wednesday, April 7th. Each contribution will be entered to win a copy of Bruce Meyer’s poetry collection, Grace of Falling Stars, and a $25 gift card to Amazon.

Winner will be announced on April 7, 2021 during the live virtual launch for Bruce Meyer’s Grace of Falling Stars starting at 7:00 PM!

How to Win:

• Add your line to the group poem by commenting on our Instagram post by 3:30 PM Wednesday, April 7th.
• Follow @LeddyLibrary
• Follow @grace_of_falling_stars

Rules & Regulations:

• The contest will begin Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 at 9:30 AM am and run through Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at 3:30 PM (EST).
• Winner will be selected and announced on April 7, 2021 during the live virtual launch for Bruce Meyer’s Grace of Falling Stars starting at 7:00 PM. Winner will be sent a direct message via Instagram and will have 30 days to claim the prize.
• No purchase necessary to enter or win.
• To be eligible to win, users must be following both the Leddy Library and Grace of Falling Stars on Instagram.
• Individuals will receive one ballot for each line of poetry added between March 31st and April 7th.
• Any submissions containing profanity or derogatory language will be deleted and disqualified.
• Winner will receive one (1) $25 Amazon gift card (delivered electronically via email) and signed copy of Bruce Meyer’s poetry collection, Grace of Falling Stars to be picked up via Contactless Pickup at Leddy Library.
• Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash and prize substitution will not be allowed.
• A valid UWinCard is required to collect the prize.

Prizes 
 
One (1) prize total: $25 Amazon gift card (delivered electronically via email) and one (1) copy of Bruce Meyer’s poetry collection, Grace of Falling Stars to be picked up via Contactless Pickup at Leddy Library.

*Chances of winning are dependent on the number of submissions received.