Paperback, 128 pages, 5.5" x 8.5" 
Publisher:  Singing Tree Press (August 9, 2003)
ISBN:  0-9708005-1-7

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LOCAL BOOKSTORES
The Book Haven - Auburn CA
Moonshine Books - Nevada City CA

Book Description
The Sierra Foothill Poetry Contest was inaugurated in 2003 and spanned seven counties in northeastern California, an area encompassing the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe, and the foothills just outside Sacramento.  Contains grand prize winners, finalists, honorable mentions, and judges.

Includes the Clark Ashton Smith Poetry Prize winner, Spring Calf, by E. Jaques Boone and the Eulalie Prize winner, For Rilke, by Cassie Lipowitz.

Editorial Reviews
"The judges and I were greatly impressed by the quality and originality of the poetry entered in this first contest.   Over and over again we read poetry (300+ poems) that both startled and amused us.  Clearly there are many poets in our midst who have the ability to bring the tempest of life to paper, employing surprising word combinations and unexpected images.  Their words ring true for me and I am sure they will for you, too, underscoring the principle that 'what is true in my heart is true for all.'"
           ─   Brian Lee Morris, Editor, Singing Tree Press and author of The Teen Heart Speaks

About the Contest
There were two contest categories:  adult and 18 and younger.  In total 186 entries (107 adult and 79 youth) and 350+ poems were submitted. Twenty finalists were chosen and another 30 given honorable mention. All poems recognized will be featured in the book, Little Town, USA.. In August the adult and youth grand prize winners will be announced at a celebration that is still in the planning stages.

Top Prize Winners
Adult - SPRING CALF, by E Jaques Boone, Avery CA
Youth - FOR RILKE, by Cassie Lipowitz, Grass Valley CA
Editor's Choice/Adult - REGAINING CONSCIENTIOUS, by Erin Rogers, Grass Valley CA
Editor's Choice/Youth - TULIP, by Tasia Ray Elizabeth Weatherly, Foresthill CA