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What a pleasure it has been to send our poetry to your company all these years. I have had the pleasure of seeing our students published for almost fifteen years now. To see their joy at having their poems selected for publication and to hear the excitement in their voices when they receive their books is priceless. I will be retiring from teaching on June 5th after 35 years in the classroom. Your company has been one of the highlights of my career. Thank you for all you do for children and young writers....

Linda McDonough, Corkscrew Middle School, FL

Thanks to Creative Communication. I didn't think I'd ever be able to do anything like this on account of my dyslexia. Now I see I was wrong. So thanks a bunch to Creative Communication, for helping me see that I can do it.

Tyler, Homeschooled, Michigan

I found out about your poetry and writing contests by random when I was working as a Reading Specialist about three years ago. Since then I have changed jobs but I have still kept poeticpower in mind. I am grateful for the opportunity to empower my students by entering them into your poetry contests. As an avid poet and writer, I could not think of a better way to share my passion with my students. So I want to say thank you to Creative Communication and poeticpower for that opportunity. Two years ago, one of my students was published in the Cr...

Ekene Binoua, Charter School of Educational Excellence, NY

So for a while, I wasn't sure I could do anything well. Then I entered an essay and poetry contest. Not one, but BOTH of my entries got accepted. I was shocked and excited. It made me feel like I could do something. Thanks Creative Communication for inspiring me to write more. Thanks to you, I found something I'm good at.

Caitlyn, Connections Academy, Colorado

I found out about Creative Communication through a former teacher of mine, ever since I discovered it I've been reading other people's poetry and essays. They never fail to inspire me and change the way I view things, no matter what age of the writer. I can only hope when people are reading my poetry they feel the same way.

Marti, Palestine High School, IL

I would like to thank you for letting me express myself and open my thoughts and concerns about my everyday life, I really appreciate it. I will continue to write more poems and essays because not only do like to write, but I love to express myself in writing.

Emily, Erin School, Morgan

Creative communication has inspired me to write my own book. I have been accepted into many poetry and essay books. Every time I get accepted it gives me the courage to keep doing what I love, writing.

Shaela, Moravian Academy, PA

This is an absolutely amazing way for students to express themselves and show off what they can really do. I've been published in multiple books from this place and I still can't believe how wonderful I feel when I submit a poem. Creative Communication truly is an amazing opportunity for every K-12 student. I highly recommend submitting poetry for any student that needs a boost of confidence as well as a feeling of hope for what they want to be. You can do anything, even at a young age, and this site proves it....

Tamilyn Bauer, New Technology High School, South Dakota

I appreciate your publication. I've been having students published since 2003. You provide a great opportunity and venue for them to strut their stuff!

Stephanie Mittuch, West Middle School, TN

Thank you for what you do for children. Your books are of high quality and this is a wonderful opportunity for students to get their work published.

Pam Puckett, Linton-Stockton School, IN

Thank you once again for this wonderful opportunity. The students and I look forward to the fall and spring contests each year, especially since poetry is one of our favorite genres.

Crystal Reese-Persch, Wells Central School, NY

The students are very excited about the possibility that their poems might be published in a book. Thank you so much for continuing to encourage and support young poets!

Joan Bergamo, Marie D. Durand School, NJ

I must thank you with my full heart for the confidence and self esteem boost you have given my child. When I read your letter to him it brought tears to my eyes. You see, you have helped my son believe in himself again. For this I am forever grateful and commend you for your program of publishing young poets' thoughts. I extend my warmest regards.

Kelly Kathleen Kernich - Parent, NJ

The news of having our daughter's poem published in your anthology has boosted her self confidence and determination to be more creative and competitive. She has gained more respect among her peers and is now taking more leadership roles in class. This achievement has also inspired our junior daughter to read and write better, something we never imagined would come our way so easily. Keep up the good work of recognizing our future leaders!

Dr. and Mrs. Takyi - Parents, NJ

A few words of gratitude and sincere appreciation! We received the copy of the anthology that included Amanda and Matthew's poems today! The kids were thrilled and we feel very blessed! I cried! Your company is doing a great thing for our youth! Writing down thoughts and feelings is a way to express what's inside and very healthy! I pray for all of you to receive a blessing for the kindness and generosity toward our family. Creative Communication is the "real thing!" They deliver a wonderful anthology jammed with the words of our youth - BRAVO!...

Donna McCracken - Parent, NJ

Thank you for offering the contest/anthology for young writers. In this world of video games, virtual reality, and other technological hooplah, it is nice to have a group such as you who still value the written word! So many high school students love to write poetry and I think it is wonderful to provide a vehicle through which to showcase their work.

Anne Byrd, Clover High School, SC

I would like to say thank you for your wonderful contest. I can't tell you how excited this year's students were to submit their work. When we presented our poems at our Author's Tea, the parents were very pleased. We had the last two Creative Communication's books with Kennedy students highlighted on view. We used our Poet of Merit for the Year, B.J. Gedbaw, reading his poem for our Middle States Recreditation Presentation Video. That video has been seen all over New York state as we are one of the few elementary schools to be recredited by M...

Jacolyn Krause, John F. Kennedy School, NY

Thank you for conducting this contest. Knowing that their poems will be published has given these students a feeling of success. Since they are all Title I reading students who have difficulty with reading and writing anyway, your recognition of their literary talents has been especially meaningful to them. The certificates you sent to each student were especially nice

Margaret Cheasebro -Counselor, Bluffview School, NM

This is the second year I have chosen to send entries for the contest. It is an excellent tool for motivation and stimulates an appreciation for poetry. I am pleased with the results and wish to continue entering each year. It has proven to be a self-esteem booster for my students and stirs a sense of energy I have found hard to generate from regular instruction in the classroom. My students have found a purpose for writing, and I have you to thank for creating such an opportunity.

Kimberly J. White, Woodward Elementary School, FL

I want to thank you for selecting Bolton Central School for a grant last year. It will be used to help our students publish their work in our new Literary Magazine. This will boost self-confidence, especially for those students who do not play sports. I hope we can continue to contribute to your book. My students are thrilled to see their work in such a wonderful publication! Thank you for your efforts.

Mrs. DeHoney, Bolton Central School, NY

We were also very pleased to be named one of the schools to receive a Poetic Achievement Award. Thank you for sponsoring this poetry contest. It allowed our student poets the opportunity to see that they can, and do write for a real audience.

Barbara Gondek, McKelvie Middle School, NH

Wow! Thank you for the kind words of praise for the work of my 6th Grade reading Class and their poetry. We do several different poetry exercises and projects throughout the year and I have found that the experience of working with your contest helps create extra student enthusiasm for their work and our various topics. The pieces that we send you each year are based on the paintings by the father of our Headmistress, who was one of the builders and early benefactors of our school. I have shared your letter with our faculty and administration a...

Brad Woodward, Indian Creek School, MD

Thanks again for your wonderful competition. Over many years, I have seen kids grow in their enthusiasm for writing. Fantastic! Today, 39 of our students walked out the door feeling like champions!

Kelly Mattson, Selah Intermediate School, WA

It is an honor to work with you. The pride our students share is unbelievable when it comes to their writing. I love poetry myself and I am in awe seeing the students become so involved in poetic expression across the curriculum. It is a great way to turn them on to poetry, self-expression, and social studies. The webinars that we will be instructing and using across our five regions will always have Creative Communications as a genuine resource. We thank you.

Darcella Maul, Mineral Wells Elementary School, WV

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