Format for River of Words Citations and Blurb

Please note: We request that all reproductions of River of Words' student work (poems or art) be accompanied by a citation in the following format. For use other than media coverage, permission to reproduce must be obtained in writing. Permission to alter the citation format must also be obtained in writing. Licensing fees may be waived for use by non-profit organizations. Please send (at least) three copies of the publication(s) featuring River of Words work to the address below.

IMPORTANT: All reproductions of the art and poetry must contain the phrase, Copyright River of Words.

Citation format:             

“Title”

Student's name—Age or Grade

City, State

[Optional] Country

[Optional] Teacher: (name)

(Grand Prize winner or National Finalist, if applicable) 200? River of Words Contest

© River of Words

Example:              "Spring Rain"

Geraldine Hopper—Grade 2

Harrisburg, PA

Teacher: Joan Harding

National Finalist, 2000 River of Words Contestâ

© River of Words

Blurb and contact info:

River of Words (ROW) is an educational non-profit organization based in Berkeley, California that promotes cultural and environmental literacy through the arts and cultural exchange. ROW conducts an annual international poetry and art contest for youth, in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book. Through its teacher workshops, curriculum materials, exhibitions and publications, ROW encourages students around the world to explore their own communities and imaginations—weaving in natural and cultural history—and then to synthesize what they've learned and observed into line and verse. River of Words was co-founded in 1995 by United States Poet Laureate (1995-1997) Robert Hass and writer Pamela Michael. In 2003 River of Words opened one of the only art galleries in the world devoted exclusively to the work of children, called “Young at Art.”

Contest deadlines are February 15 (North America) and March 1 (international) each year. There is no charge to enter.

For information or to order art prints, calendars, ROW art and poetry books, the 270-page Educator's Guide, or other curriculum materials:

River of Words • PO Box 4000-J • Berkeley, CA 94704

Tel: 510-548-POEM (7636) • Website: www.riverofwords.org