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Your young writer is invited to write a poem inspired by their hopes, dreams and visions for the future.

Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Jacinda Arden - men and women of vision whose words have shaped the world we live in today. Their hopes and dreams have challenged society's greatest issues such as injustice, prejudice and poverty.

Who inspires your child? What are their hopes and aspirations for the future? They can write a poem in any style sharing their visions for a better world.

We've included a downloadable sample poem, but for those that just want to get writing, simply download the entry form!

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Ask your child to write their poem, ensuring their name, age and address name are included.

Only one entry per child.

The poem can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed.

The poem can be posted, or emailed or uploaded at our website (only use one method!)

The poem must be your child's own work!

The competition is open to all children aged 11-18 who live in the UK.

This is a competition for UK independent entrants only.

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Our favourite published writer will win £50 and a framed certificate.

We'll also award one runner-up a stationery set.

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Thank you to everyone who entered the I Have A Dream 2020 competition, we've loved reading every entry!

1st Place

Amber Ward, who's won £50 and framed certificate.

Runner-Up

Sophie Lyne, who's won a Cross pen and notepad.

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