Watseka Public Library poetry contest winners met with Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein at last night's event. Pictured are Kim Sheets, Stein, Maureen Shannon, both of Watseka and Gertrude Teske of Crescent City. Photo taken by Carla Waters of Iroquois County's Times Republic.

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Kevin Stein talks about poetry and being Illinois' Poet Laureate at Watseka Public Library. Photo taken by Carla Waters of Iroquois County's Times Republic.

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As part of his Poetry Now project, Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein presents library director Diann Peabody with a $150 check to be used to purchase contemporary poetry books for the Watseka Public Library.

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Michael Price of Watseka chatted with Kevin Stein after Stein's presentation. Photo taken by Carla Waters of Iroquois County's Times Republic.

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Kevin Stein signs a book for Mary Lou Christy as the two chat about writing. Photo taken by Carla Waters of Iroquois County's Times Republic.

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