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• Only one entry per pupil, there is no limit to the number of entries per school. Please submit your entries together where possible!

• Ask your pupils to ensure their name, age and school name are included.

• An adult can scribe if necessary.

• Poems can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed (on a computer or in the Online Writing Portal).

• Pupils' poems must be their own work! (Please note on the entry if there is anything we need to take into consideration when reading the work.)

• Poems need to be in the acrostic style.

• Copyright remains with the author.

[School Prizes] =>

The school that submits the best overall set of entries will win Young Writers' Award of Excellence and £1,000! 

Plus 1 school runner-up receives an amazing poetry book bundle.

PLUS every participating school receives a free copy of the book their pupils feature in!

(Remember, you receive 1 free copy for every 30 entries you submit! E.g. 1-30 entries you receive 1 copy, 31-60 entries you receive 2 copies, etc.)

The school runner-up prize is a magnificent poetry book bundle. A huge thank you to Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Hachette Children's Group, Pan Macmillan Walker Books Ltd, Trokia, Quarto and Talk for Writing for donating these wonderful poetry books that are an incredible asset to any school classroom or library!

[Student Prizes] =>

Our 5 favourite published poets will each win a fantastic fort building kit, and supplies to make a cosy story den!

PLUS

Every entrant receives a bookmark and sticker. We award a certificate of merit to all young writers chosen for publication.

(Winners will be chosen from entries received in the Spring Term 2025. Prizes will be awarded the following term. Image for illustration purposes only, contents may vary.)

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Monster Acrostics competition.

We loved reading all of the entries we received.

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• Only one entry per person.

• Your child's work can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed. (An adult can assist!)

• Please include your child's name, age and full postal address on their entry.

• The poem must be an acrostic poem.

• Your child's work must be their own.

• Copyright remains with the author.

• Free to enter.

• UK entrants only.

[Independent Prizes] =>

Our 5 favourite published poets will each win a fantastic fort building kit, and supplies to make a cosy story den!

PLUS

Every entrant receives a bookmark and we award a certificate of merit for all young writers chosen for publication.

(Winners will be chosen from entries received in the Spring Term 2025 and prizes sent out the following term. Independent entrants are eligible for pupil prizes. Goody bag image is an example, contents may differ.)

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