The John Betjeman Young People's Poetry Competition is open to 11-14 year-olds in the British Isles. The prize of £1,000 (£500 to the winner and £500 to the English department of his or her school) is donated by John Murray (Publishers) Ltd.
The winners will be notified by September.
The prize-giving will take place on 5th October 2010 at St. Pancras International station. The first prize winner, runner-up and highly commended will also each win £50 worth of book tokens. Commended winners will receive books.
Please send ONE POEM only about any aspect of your local surroundings, with a title.
Please note that for administrative reasons entries will not be acknowledged.
Poems and completed entry forms can also be sent via post and should be addressed to:
The John Betjeman Young People's Poetry Competition c/o Justin Gowers,
72 Vicars Hill
London
SE13 7JL
You can download an entry form here.
Closing Date for Entries: 31st July 2010