The deadline for the 2010 Virginia Festival of the Book’s Poetry & Prose contest for High School and Middle School students is fast approaching. So get your up to 1,000 word story or up to two single-spaced pages of poetry in by February 12 at 5pm to the Festival headquarters at 145 Edham Drive in Charlottesville. Click here for more information.

Oh, don’t forget. There is also a contest for students to create this year’s poster for the Festival. Click here for more information. Deadline February 19.