Wales Young Poets Award

Poetry Wales is currently running a competition for young poets aged 10-17 years of age.

Originally launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 global pandemic to support young poets aged 10-17, Wales Young Poets Award is a competition for the next generation of UK-based poets writing in both English and Welsh. 

The theme for 2023 is Peace, which poets are encouraged to interpret in any way they choose. Poetry Wales are working together with the Wales Centre for International Affairs Peace Schools Scheme to provide resources and support for discussing and exploring this theme.

The deadline is at the end of February, and we are keen to encourage the next generation of poets to submit before the 29th.