"Winning the Foyle Young Poets of the Year changed the way I saw myself
and my future. In short, it made me realise I could devote my life to
the thing I loved, if I had enough determination". Former Foyle Winner
and 2012 Judge, Helen Mort.
The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award is an opportunity for any
young poet aged 11-17 to accelerate their writing career. Since it began
15 years ago the Award has kick-started the career of some of today’s
most exciting new voices, including this year’s judge Helen Mort. With
over 7,000 young poets entering each year from across the UK and beyond,
to reach the top 100 is to be marked out as a rising literary star. The
fifteen overall winners will be published in an anthology and be
invited to a week-long residential Arvon course or receive a poet visit
to their school followed by distance mentoring (age dependent). All 100
poets (15 overall winners and 85 commended) benefit from ongoing
support and encouragement, via publication, performance and internship
opportunities. Any young person writing in English (from the UK or far
beyond) can enter the competition.
For full details and to enter online go to
www.foyleyoungpoets.org
Deadline: 31st July 2012. Judges: Helen Mort and Christopher Reid.
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