 4/09 ― 4/27 *Enter for a chance to win a Kindle e-reader for kids plus many more cool prizes!* The day is finally here! The Haiku Hype Kids Poetry Contest is now open to submissions. Teachers and librarians can send in their students' entries (grades 3-5). Please read the guidelines carefully and follow all the steps. Guidelines: (The contest is open to students in grades 3-5) 1. Teachers and librarians can email submissions to: [email protected] with a subject line: HAIKU HYPE SUBMISSION [teacher's name] or use the Contact page form. 2. Entries should be typed in the body of the email or attached as Word doc. only, please. NO picture files and NO PDFs. 3. This one is optional, but strongly encouraged :). We would love to hear from teachers and librarians so please leave us a comment on this blog post and share your experience with the students writing their haikus, any challenges, memorable moments, funny quotes etc. We would love to know how this contest inspired the kids and what it was like for your class to participate. Thank you in advance for taking the time to leave a comment! ................................................................................................................................................................. *Teachers and librarians whose students participate will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $15 Starbucks gift card! Overview: What is Haiku? "Haiku" is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme. Here's a Haiku to help you remember: I am first with five Then seven in the middle -- Five again to end. Because Haikus are such short poems, they are usually written about things that are recognizable to the reader. Animals and seasons are examples of recognizable topics children might enjoy exploring. (Source: http://www.kidzone.ws/poetry/haiku.htm) Make Us Feel the Haiku Hype! The following will be the judging criteria for the submissions: 1. Write about something familiar: nature, seasons, animals, objects etc. 2. Write your haiku in a way that will evoke a strong emotion in the reader 3. Let your haiku poem create a vivid image or capture a special moment or action 4. Make sure your haiku has 3 lines with 5-7-5 syllables (I know the modern haiku is changing and is more "relaxed" but we are sticking with the traditional form for the purposes of this contest. If you'd like, you can review haiku variations in class with your students.) * * * As the founder of the Haiku Hype contest I must be feeling the haiku hype myself, correct? And I am! So let me share a couple of my latest haiku poems with you: Jump and splash – what fun Puddles always make my day I'm a mud magnet # # # Your paws in my hands A lick on my runny nose – You are a true friend ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download the Haiku Hype flier for your classroom below: 
                  As mentioned above, participating teachers and librarians will be entered in a drawing for a $15 Starbucks gift card!  1st Prize Winner: Kindle e-reader for kids * * * 2nd Prize Winner: Bundle of books + Swag + Author Skype Visit for the class * * * 3rd Place Winner: Bundle of books + Author Skype Visit for the class * * * 4th Place Winner: 2 Books + Author Skype Visit for the class * * * 5th Place Winner: Book + Author Skype Visit * * * 6th through 10th place winners each get a certificate + bookmarks ***Note: This contest is meant to inspire kids to write and express themselves creatively and in a positive manner. The contest will also encourage young writers and poets to share their work with others, which is an important part of the creative process. So, kids, even though the amazing prizes we're offering here are a great incentive, it's not about the winning--because if you've created something beautiful and touching that didn't exist before, that's already a win--but it's about connecting with your creative nature. You never know how that might change your journey through life! *** ~Rosie J. Pova Judges:  Rosie J. Pova is a multi-published Amazon best-selling children's author, poet, and the founder of two children's writing contests―KWEST and Haiku Hype. Her latest picture book, Cybils Awards nominated, Sarah's Song, illustrated by Emma Allen, was the Kirkus Reviews Editors' pick in February 2018. Kirkus also called it "a heartwarming book." Sarah's Song (ages 4-8) is a story of a granddaughter coming to terms with her grandmother’s failing health and how that affects the special bond the two share through dancing and singing. Rosie's other works include, If I Weren't with You (ages 4-8) which is on the SCBWI Official Recommended Reading List for TX/OK and a humorous sci-fi middle grade novel titled, Hailey Queen Pranking Makes Perfect: The Alien Encounter (ages 8-12). Rosie is passionate about writing in a manner that will impact her readers. She loves visiting schools to encourage children to read, write, get in touch with their creativity, and inspire them to dream big and follow their passions. No matter what kind of story she writes―funny, sweet or silly―Rosie hopes to move her readers and warm their hearts. Learn more about Rosie's school author visits here. To order Rosie's books, click on the covers below.       Raven Howell Raven is the author and poet of several children’s books, and most recently authored Shimmer, Songs of Night (Spork), and A Star Full of Sky (Daffydowndilly Press) which won the Royal Dragonfly and Pinnacle award for Best Children’s Poetry book. She writes poetry for a variety of magazines such as Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Bumples, Stinkwaves, Fun for Kidz, Cricket, Spider, Buds, Babybug, Hello Highlights, and High Five. Her work is included in anthologies, DVD’s and CD’s. Raven has received awards for poetry from the SCBWI and Poetry Soup, and enjoys presenting children’s writing workshops in libraries and to classrooms. She lives in the Northeast with her husband, Elsie, their terrier, and a mischievous Ragamuffin cat named Lilac. Raven delights in keeping track of her college bound kids, spending sunny days seaside, and munching on warm butterscotch chip cookies out of the oven. Visit her website: www.ravenhowell.com To order Raven's books, click on the covers below.    Heather Macht, author of YOU MAY JUST BE A DINOSAUR (Pelican, 2015), THE ANT FARM ESCAPE! (Pelican, 2018), and REX THE...WE DON'T KNOW (Pelican, 2019), is an active children's author who has been creating stories since the third grade! She earned her AA in fine arts from Florida State College at Jacksonville and held a career in the I.T. world before becoming a full-time writer and mom. Macht’s an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and lives with her family in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In her spare time, she dwells in poetry and picture books and enjoys painting. For more, visit www.heathermacht.com To order Heather's book, click on the cover below.   Jennifer Cole Judd has dreamed of joining the circus, but for now she’s content with writing children’s poetry and books and perfecting her juggling act with her children and little dog. Her poems and stories have appeared in several children’s magazines. She coedited and contributed to An Eyeball in My Garden, a spooky middle-grade poetry anthology featuring fourteen children’s poets. Circus Train is her first picture book. Jennifer currently resides in Texas. Learn more: www.jennifercolejudd.com To order Jennifer's book, click on the cover below.
A big THANK YOU to our kind, generous contributors who donated amazing prizes for the contest!  Author Nancy Churnin is donating a 20-min Skype visit! Nancy Churnin is the theater critic for The Dallas Morning News and author of THE WILLIAM HOY STORY, HOW A DEAF BASEBALL PLAYER CHANGED THE GAME (Albert Whitman), on the 2016 New York Public Library Best Books for Kids list, the 2017 Texas Library Association's 2X2 and Topaz lists, the 2018 Illinois School Library Media Association's Monarch Award Master List and Connecticut's 2018 Charter Oak Children's Book Awards list. MANJHI MOVES A MOUNTAIN (Creston Books), a finalist for the 2018 Children and Teen's Choice Book Awards, is a 2017 Junior Library Guild selection, a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2018 and a Silver Eureka Award-winner. Coming out in 2018: CHARLIE MAKES HIS SHOT: HOW CHARLIE SIFFORD BROKE THE COLOR BARRIER IN GOLF in January; IRVING BERLIN, THE IMMIGRANT BOY WHO MADE AMERICA SING in June and THE QUEEN AND THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE in October. In 2019: MARTIN & ANNE. A native New Yorker, she's a graduate of Harvard University, with a master's from Columbia University School of Journalism. Visit her at www.nancychurnin.com  Author Gayle C. Krause is donating a signed copy of her book, Rock Star Santa Gayle C. Krause is a PAL member of SCBWI, KIDLIT, INK, a past member of the Historical Novel Society and the Poet’s Garage. She’s served on the Rhyming Revolution Selection Committee, choosing the “best” rhyming picture book for 2015, 2016, and 2017.She also serves on the YA Advisory Board for Clear Fork Publishing. A Master educator, she’s taught Children’s Literature to prospective teachers at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Ms. Krause writes poetry, fantasy, contemporary, and historical fiction for Young Adult, Middle Grade, and young children. Her newest picture book, DADDY, CAN YOU SEE THE MOON? will be released this Veteran’s Day from Spork/Clear Fork Publishing. Visite her at www.gayleckrauze.com  Author Kena Sosa is donating a 20-min Skype visit! School librarian by day and writer by night, Kena Sosa adores words. She also loves playing the drums. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University and her master’s degree in bilingual education from Southern Methodist University. Her first children’s book, Rey Antonio and Rey Feo, was born of the celebration of her childhood in San Antonio. Her second book, Kindertransport: A Child’s Journey, is about the escape of children on the Kindertransport train just before the outbreak of World War II. Kena Sosa has lived in Japan and Mexico, but sharing stories with her two sons and other eager readers has been her favorite adventure yet!  Author Melissa Stoller is donating a signed copy of her chapter book, The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection - Book One: Return to Coney Island plus swag Melissa Stoller is the author of the chapter book series The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection - Book One: Return to Coney Island and Book Two: The Liberty Bell Train Ride (Clear Fork Publishing, 2017 and Summer 2018); and the picture books Scarlet’s Magic Paintbrush and Ready, Set, GOrilla! (Clear Fork, Fall 2018). She is also the co-author of The Parent-Child Book Club: Connecting With Your Kids Through Reading (HorizonLine Publishing, 2009). Melissa is an Assistant for the Children’s Book Academy, a Regional Ambassador for The Chapter Book Challenge, an Admin for The Debut Picture Book Study Group, and a volunteer with the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators/MetroNY. Melissa has worked as a lawyer, legal writing instructor, freelance writer and editor, and early childhood educator. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Trustees at The Hewitt School and at Temple Shaaray Tefila. Melissa lives in New York City with her husband, three daughters, and one puppy. When not writing or reading, she can be found exploring NYC with family and friends, traveling, and adding treasures to her collections. Visit Melissa at www.melissastoller.com  Author Becky Villareal is donating a 20-min Skype visit! Becky Villareal was born in Dallas, TX in 1954 to missionary parents who traveled around Texas serving various communities. She has been teaching early childhood in the Dallas Independent School district for twenty years. For the past seventeen years, Becky has been completing family research on her mother's and father's families. The grandmother of three enjoys writing and spending time with her family. She also enjoys a good cup of coffee, a quiet place to write, and a warm purring cat on her lap while she's typing.  Author Raven Howell is donating a signed copy of her books: Simmer Songs of Night and A Star Full of Sky Raven is the author and poet of several children’s books, and most recently authored Shimmer, Songs of Night (Spork), and A Star Full of Sky (Daffydowndilly Press) which won the Royal Dragonfly and Pinnacle award for Best Children’s Poetry book. She writes poetry for a variety of magazines such as Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Bumples, Stinkwaves, Fun for Kidz, Cricket, Spider, Buds, Babybug, Hello Highlights, and High Five. Her work is included in anthologies, DVD’s and CD’s. Raven has received awards for poetry from the SCBWI and Poetry Soup, and enjoys presenting children’s writing workshops in libraries and to classrooms. She lives in the Northeast with her husband, Elsie, their terrier, and a mischievous Ragamuffin cat named Lilac. Raven delights in keeping track of her college bound kids, spending sunny days seaside, and munching on warm butterscotch chip cookies out of the oven. Visit her website: www.ravenhowell.com  Author Shelley Kinder is donating a signed copy of her picture book Not So Scary Jerry Shelley Kinder lives in Indiana with her husband and their four little monsters. When not writing or cleaning up monster messes, Shelley enjoys family time, reading, photography, and occasional art projects. Not So Scary Jerry is her first picture book. The Masterpiece, her second picture book, is set for release in August. Visit her at www.shelleykinder.com  Author Heather Macht is donating a signed copy of her picture book You May Just Be a Dinosaur Heather Macht, author of YOU MAY JUST BE A DINOSAUR (Pelican, 2015), THE ANT FARM ESCAPE! (Pelican, 2018), and REX THE...WE DON'T KNOW (Pelican, 2019), is an active children's author who has been creating stories since the third grade! She earned her AA in fine arts from Florida State College at Jacksonville and held a career in the I.T. world before becoming a full-time writer and mom. Macht’s an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and lives with her family in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In her spare time, she dwells in poetry and picture books and enjoys painting. Visit her at www.heathermacht.com  Penny Candy Books is donating a copy of H Is For Haiku: A Treasury of Haiku from A to Z by Sydell Rosenberg with illustrations and lettering by Sawsan Chalabi PENNY CANDY BOOKS is a small independent press whose books spark big conversations between kids and their adults. Our mission is to publish children’s literature by and about people and subjects that speak to a broad range of human experience. Please visit us at www.pennycandybooks.com or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Let the Haiku Hype begin! 
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 I am so happy to have this wonderful lady join the team! Poetry is in her blood and I'm grateful that she'll be helping me with the contest. Let's meet my third guest-judge, children's author and poet, Jennifer Cole Judd! Before we get to Jennifer's interview and learn what she's up to and what advice she has for the young poets, I'd like to remind you that the contest is not open yet. You can certainly have your students start writing their haiku, but send us your entries when the contest opens on Monday, 4/09/18 and no later than 4/27/18. Here's Jennifer Cole Judd! 1. Are you excited about being a judge on the Haiku Hype Poetry Contest for Kids? How do you feel about helping kids get inspired to write? Yes, absolutely! I love writing poetry, and haiku are so much fun to write. I especially love motivating kids to find their inner poets. I have done several poetry workshops and presentations at schools to inspire a love of poetry in kids; poetry packs a punch in a small space, so it's a great way for kids to express themselves and share emotions, ideas, and messages in a powerful way. 2. What advice can you give the students, teachers and librarians who might consider participating in the contest? Read lots of haiku! Look around in your environment for inspiration. Lots of haiku are about nature, but you can write funny, thoughtful, or emotional poems on just about any topic. Think of things you love--sports, animals, a best friend, recess, a snow day, funny TV shows, teasing a sibling, ice cream. . . the sky is the limit. And whatever the topic, always think outside the box--be creative! 3. Please tell us a bit about yourself and your journey as a writer. What are you currently working on and what are you looking forward to? What are your latest news that you can share with our readers? I wrote poems as a young child, and have been writing children's poems for many years for magazines such as Cricket, Spider, and Highlights High Five. I have two books published; one is an anthology of spooky poems, one is a picture book. I am currently working on several picture book manuscripts, two of which are out on submission right now. My picture book, Circus Train made Amazon's Holiday Toy List for 2017, which was exciting, and I am looking forward to having some poems published this year in Cricket magazine. Thank you, Jennifer. I can't wait for the contest to open so we can start reading all the haikus the kids will write. Yay!  Jennifer Cole Judd has dreamed of joining the circus, but for now she’s content with writing children’s poetry and books and perfecting her juggling act with her children and little dog. Her poems and stories have appeared in several children’s magazines. She coedited and contributed to An Eyeball in My Garden, a spooky middle-grade poetry anthology featuring fourteen children’s poets. Circus Train is her first picture book. Jennifer currently resides in Texas. Learn more: www.jennifercolejudd.com  As the circus train rolls into town, excited children and their parents get in line for their chance to experience the Big Top. Clowns paint faces and people scurry to their seats. Then the show begins, wrapping readers in all the wonders of the circus. Dancing elephants, flipping trapeze artists, and pie-throwing clowns captivate both young and old. Jennifer Cole Judd’s text is a treat for the ears with its simple, evocative rhymes, while Melanie Matthews’s delightful illustrations capture the fun and spectacle of the circus. Ages 2-6.
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About Rosie J. Pova
Rosie J. Pova is a multi-published, award-winning children's author and kid lit Writing Coach. She's the creator of Picture Book Mastery System™ that is proven to help emerging children's writers advance their career and get closer to their publishing goals.
Rosie's latest picture book, Sunday Rain, was featured in The New York Times and recommended by Parents magazine. Her upcoming picture book, The School of Failure: A Story About Success will be released in the spring of 2022 in both China and the USA. Rosie also loves to visit schools and her interactive workshops empower students to unleash their creativity and grow in confidence through reading, writing, and creating. Teachers and librarians love Rosie for her bubbly, upbeat personality which captures students' attention, encourages them to think creatively, and motivates them to pursue big dreams. She has been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, and print media, and also speaks on women's and moms’ topics, sharing her journey from a Bulgarian immigrant to a published author. Find out more about Rosie's online courses, mentorships, and her work by visiting her website: RosieJPova.com Check out her Critique Services here, her Workshops here, and her school visits page here. Rosie is represented by Jackie Kruzie of Focused Artists. Twitter: @RosiePOV 
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