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Poetry Screen Competition

The Poetry Archive invites young people ages 25 or under to submit video poems to the Poetry Screen competition. Visuals can be abstract or narrative and include animation or graphics. Music and sampled sound can also be used. DEADLINE: June … Continue reading

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Call for Submissions: Navigating the Maze

Navigating the Maze, a poetry anthology published annually by Adonis Designs Press, is seeking submissions from students in grades 6–12 for its 2021 edition. DEADLINE: March 5, 2021. WHO CAN SUBMIT: Students in grades 6–12. HOW TO SUBMIT: Via email … Continue reading

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Inaugural Poem Contest

The American Academy of Poets invites high school students to study previous inaugural poets and poems and to try their hand at writing their own inaugural poems as part of the Inaugural Poem Project, and to submit them to the … Continue reading

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Louise Louis/Emily F. Bourne Student Poetry Award

High school students are invited to submit one poem to the Poetry Society of America’s annual Student Poetry Award. DEADLINE: December 31, 2020. WHO CAN ENTER: High school students. HOW TO ENTER: Via Submittable ($5 entry fee). WHAT TO ENTER: … Continue reading

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Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize

Princeton University’s annual Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize seeks entries by student writers in the 11th grade. DEADLINE: November 27, 2020. WHO CAN ENTER: 11th grade students only. HOW TO ENTER: Online. WHAT TO ENTER: Up to … Continue reading

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Call for Submissions — HEBE Poetry Magazine

HEBE invites young poets aged 18 and under to submit to the magazine by November 30, 2020. The theme for the current issue is “Security.” The editors write: “We encourage you to be creative in your interpretation of this theme, … Continue reading

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Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest

Hollins University invites young women in grades 10 and 11 to submit to their annual Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest. Nancy Thorp, Hollins class of 1960, was a young poet who showed great promise when she was a student. Following her … Continue reading

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National YoungArts Awards 2020-21

Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2020 by 11:59pm ET (Eastern Time) Eligibility: students ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12 as of December 1, 2020 Entry: online; $35/category fee (waivers available) Categories: Classical Music, Dance, Design Arts, Film, Jazz, Photography, Theater, Visual … Continue reading

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Bennington College — Young Writers Awards

Bennington College’s Young Writers Awards promote excellence in writing at the high school level. All entries must be original work and sponsored by a high school teacher (for NA students, reach out to Flannery James or your English teacher). A … Continue reading

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Call for Submissions: Black Fox — Summer 2020 Issue

Black Fox Literary Magazine is now accepting submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and blog posts for their summer 2020 issue. Although it is not a teen literary magazine, several Newark Academy students have had work published by Black Fox. The … Continue reading

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The Beyond Workshop 2020

The Poetry Society of New York presents The Beyond Workshop, an eight-week series of 90-minute weekly sessions that “aims to cultivate creativity, literacy, and discipline in a diverse, collaborative learning environment where students can feel safe, supported, and challenged through … Continue reading

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Poetry Society of America Student Poetry Award

The PSA’s Annual Awards are among the most prestigious honors available to poets. They offer emerging and established poets recognition at all stages of their careers. The Student Poetry Award is awarded for the best unpublished poem by a student … Continue reading

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NJCTE High School Writing Contest

The New Jersey Council of Teachers of English invites high school students to submit to their annual writing contest. Gold medalists will automatically be entered into consideration for the prestigious Governor’s Award in Arts Education. This year, all personal essay … Continue reading

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No Tokens Journal – Young Poets Prize

For the first time, No Tokens Journal is opening submissions for a young poets’ prize. Submissions are open to all poets under 18. DEADLINE: October 1, 2019 WHAT TO SUBMIT: up to 5 poems in a single document HOW TO … Continue reading

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Jamie Paradis ’20 published in Apprentice Writer

A poem by Jamie Paradis ’20 titled “You Used to Make Me Breakfast” was selected by judges of Susquehanna University’s 37th Annual High School Writing Contest for publication in the Fall 2019 Vol. 37 edition of the Apprentice Writer, a … Continue reading

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Timothy Corsellis Poetry Prize 2017

Deadline: Thursday, September 14, 2017 Entry Fee: None Eligibility: Students worldwide aged 14-25 Prize: Publication on Poetry Society website and £100 book tokens. Submit: Read about the eight WWII poets featured and write a poem in response to one or … Continue reading

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Lebovitz ’18, Lee ’15, Tarco ’16 & Xiao ’18 to Read Dodge Poetry Festival

Four Newark Academy Students have been invited to read their poetry at the 30th Anniversary Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, the largest poetry event in North America, held at NJPAC in Newark.  The festival will take place Thursday October 20th … Continue reading

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