2014 Manchester Writing for Children Prize

The first ever Manchester Writing for Children Prize invites the submission of poetry to be read by children within the

age group of five to 12. Portfolios should contain three to five poems, totalling together no more than 120 lines.

Prizes include:

publication of selected pieces from long-listed entrants in a new anthology;

an invitation to appear alongside Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy at a special event at the 2014 Manchester Children's Book Festival for the short-listed entrants;

and a cash prize of £2,000 for an overall winner – to be announced at that event.*

Deadline for entries: Friday 28th February 2014

Entry fee: £12

Full competition details here: www.manchesterwritingcompetition.co.uk