Lest We Forget 2024
Poetry Competition
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Lest We Forget invites 4-18 year-olds to write a poem in any style on the theme of war and peace.
Poems can be about their own experiences, or about something they have learnt at school.
If budding poets are looking for inspiration here are some ideas:
- The sadness of war
- The hope of peace
- The courage of soldiers
- The innocence of children
- From someone else’s point of view
- What it's like to have a family member in active service
- Write for Remembrance Day
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 poetry book about war and peace. Plus, our favourite poets will also win a prize!
The power of your words can make a difference, it's time to share children and young adults' messages about these important subjects and make the reader stop and think. Lest We Forget.
How To Enter
Email your child's entry along with their name and full address to: [email protected]
OR
Upload their entry at www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/enter
OR
Post your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:
Young Writers - Lest We Forget
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF
Closing Date: 29th November 2024.
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Rules
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
Prizes
1st Prize
Our favourite poet will win £50 & an trophy.
2 x Runners-Up
Each receive a £10 National Book Token
Every entrant will receive a bookmark, plus a certificate is awarded if selected for publication in a book.
Winners will be notified & prizes awarded shortly after the books' publication in Spring Term 2025.