Yesterday was Edgar Allan Poe's death anniversary. Was it a coincidence that we posted our birthday video contest details on the same day? Actually, yes it was. It was a total coincidence.

At any rate, we have finally found a place for you to upload your electronic birthday wishes. CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE. There are contest details in the upper right corner of the page. Click on "more info" in our READ Magazine box.

Basically, if you're 18 or younger, and you have a video camera and some Poe sensibilities, create your heart out and dedicate your video to the master of macabre. He's turning 200 in January! And READ is creating an electronic experience in his honor. You could be a part of it!

Here is the video we created. You can also see it on our Youtube page (where we are accepting your video birthday tributes). 

Now it's your turn!

Create an electronic birthday card for Poe. You can make a video of one of his short stories or poems. You can get your whole class to throw a birthday party for him and send us the highlights. Or write an original script that features Poe as the main character. Send us the footage. Use your imagination! The opportunities are endless!

Upload your videos on our youtube page by clicking on "post a video response".

Any questions can be directed to word@weeklyreader.com. Just make sure to put "Poe Contest Question" in the subject. Or you can leave a comment below.

OK! Have fun! Can't wait to see what you come up with!