The prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2024 has officially opened for entries today, inviting talented young poets between the ages of 11 and 17 to showcase their creativity and literary skills.
The competition, which is free to enter, presents an incredible opportunity for young writers to have their work recognized and celebrated on a global platform.
The deadline for submissions is set for 31 July 2024.
This year, the esteemed judges for the competition are Vanessa Kisuule and Jack Underwood, both renowned poets and recent contributors to The Poetry Society's esteemed quarterly magazine, The Poetry Review.
This year, the esteemed judges for the competition are Vanessa Kisuule and Jack Underwood, both renowned poets and recent contributors to The Poetry Society's esteemed quarterly magazine, The Poetry Review.
They eagerly await the submission of poems from thousands of young individuals from various corners of the world.
For those interested in exploring the works of past winners, the anthology from the previous year is now available to read online.
For those interested in exploring the works of past winners, the anthology from the previous year is now available to read online.
There are two anthologies to delve into - one featuring the top fifteen winners and another showcasing the commended winners.
The Foyle Young Poets Award has a rich history of nurturing young talent, with previous winners such as Caroline Bird, Helen Mort, and Holly Hopkins going on to achieve great success in the world of poetry, publishing books, and winning prestigious international awards.
To mark the launch of this year's Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, an exciting online event is scheduled for 12th March from 4:30-5:30pm.
To mark the launch of this year's Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, an exciting online event is scheduled for 12th March from 4:30-5:30pm.
Those interested in attending can find out more information and reserve their slot by emailing the organizers.
This event promises to be a celebration of young talent and a platform for budding poets to shine.
