"The contest brought a lot of excitement and enthusiasm to our students, particularly for writing. And it's always a struggle to get middle school students to want to write."

Cathy Cassy, Curriculum Supervisor
Grades 6-12th Communication Arts
St. Louis Public School District

Cathy Cassy Curriculum Supervisor, Grades 6th-12th Communication Arts St. Louis Public School District The 7th Grade Poetry Foundation (7GP) is transforming young lives and their classrooms through writing. We provide free school-based poetry contests to every 7th grade student, in every type of school, in every community.