We are pleased to announce that we have launched an SLN Poetry Challenge for Schools and Young People. Every month we will be inviting you to get creative and write a poem based on one of two selected words or phrases.
Our selected words or phrases will be published on the SLN website on the first Monday of each month.
Submit your poem to us by the end of the month to be in with the chance of having your work published on our website. The overall winner – school or individual – will receive a prize.
We are looking for a whole variety of lyrics from short poems to narratives, from sonnets to epics – the more styles the better! If you are really inspired please feel free to write two poems – one for each word.
The winning entry will be published on the website along with a selection of our favourite poems.
Selected Words or Phrases of the Month
January – WISH and WORLD
February – I WISH and I WONDER
March – PEOPLE and EQUAL
April – FREEDOM and BELONGING
May – COLOURFUL and FLOWER
You can submit a poem based on any of the chosen words or phrases above at any time – it doesn’t have to be restricted to the particular month.
There are no hard and fast rules to the Poetry Challenge but we do have a few guidelines for you to follow – please click here to read the guidelines and how to enter – all entries must be submitted with a consent form.
SLN has been working with prizing winning poet Akulah Agbami to provide you with some Guidance on Writing Poetry. Akulah presents some wonderful ideas to give you inspiration in your poetry writing … click here to find out more.
