Dear Reader,

This month we are preparing for International Literacy Day which will be held on 8th September, please read our article to find out how you can join us in supporting this occasion. We would like to say a big thank you to all readers who have sent suggestions for our new website, we will use as many of them as possible, watch this space, you could see your suggestion! If you haven't entered Poetry Rivals 2011 already the closing date is 31st August, we wouldn't want you to miss out!




This year International Literacy Day will be held on 8th September. The theme this year is based on literacy and peace. Leading up to this event we are inviting our readers to send a poem, keeping the theme in mind, to mark the occasion. Ten children will have their work featured on our Literacy Day dedication page and will win themselves a children's book title!

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We are often informed that schools, individuals and communities are featured in local and national newspapers for their poetry and short-story writing because of a competition or workshop they have followed from our website. These stories are always a joy to hear about. If you have something to share please tell us.

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Postcard Poets invites you to send us your poems on a postcard whenever and, wherever you feel inspired. The top five poets will be awarded with a family fun day of their choice.

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 Poetry Rivals closes this year on 31st August! Don't forget to send your poem to have the opportunity to be published and the chance of performing your poem live on stage to bag the top prize, a top of the range laptop!

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