As part of Pasadena Public Library Read to the Rhythm Teen Summer Reading Challenge, the Library presents the Song Parody Contest.

Contest participants create a parody to an existing song. Extra points if it’s about a book! Must be lyrics to an existing song. Contest is open to teens entering grades 7-12.

Here’s how:
• Title of original song
• Type out your new lyrics and new title
• Your song must be at least one stanza and one chorus
• Send your entry to Jane Gov [email protected] with “Song Parody Contest” in the subject line. Include your name, phone number, and grade you’ll be entering this fall.

View some examples on YouTube:

• Dark Lord Funk, Harry Potter Parody of Uptown Funk:
https://youtu.be/bh-hqpru8pw
• All About the Books, No Trouble, library parody of All About the Bass:
https://youtu.be/Pduszh4ADTU

For more information, go to https://www.peachjar.com/index.php?a=2&b=63137&region_id=57703.