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Winter Wonderland invites 5-18 year-olds to write a poem in any style on the theme of wintertime.

If budding poets are looking for inspiration here are some ideas:

❄️ Winter celebrations... Diwali, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year
❄️ Capture the serene and peaceful atmosphere of a snowy Christmas night
❄️ What will be your New Year’s resolution?
❄️ Reflect on the past year 
❄️ Write about nature during this frosty time
❄️ Write a winter acrostic
❄️ Be inspired by Santa Claus, his reindeer, and the magic of gift-giving at Christmas
❄️ Create a poem about magical creatures like elves, fairies, or talking animals 
❄️ Write about the spirit of giving and kindness during Christmas
❄️ Explore winter sports like ice skating, sledding, or skiing in your poem
❄️ Write a poem inspired by the starlit sky on Christmas Eve. You could explore the symbolism of stars and how they guide travellers, representing hope and new beginnings. Why not try connecting the stars to the journey of the Wise Men or create your own celestial narrative.

Whether you love or dislike winter we would love to know...

Poems can be written or typed, and there is no line or word limit - let creativity and expression flow! Once ready, email, post or upload work to us.

Poems could be published in a special Winter Wonderland poetry book. Plus, our favourite poet will also win a prize!

Closing Date: 29th February 2024.

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Only one entry per child. Schools can enter as many entries as they like.

Open to both schools & independent entrants.

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

The child's name, age and full address must be included with their poem.

The poem must be the child's own original poem.

Poems can be in any poetic form/style.

Free to enter.

UK entrants only.

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Our favourite poet wins a £25 National Book Token!

Every entrant receives a bookmark and those poets selected for publication also receive a certificate of merit.

Participating schools receive a free copy of the book their pupils feature in.

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Winter Wonderland 2024 national poetry competition.

We loved reading all of the entries we received.

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