Old Possum’s Children’s Poetry Competition 2008
Michael Rosen will chair the judges of this competition for 7-11 year-olds run by the Children’s Poetry Bookshelf. Supported by National Year of Reading and using the ‘work’ theme of National Poetry Day (9 October), the competition is open to entries from 11 September and closes on 20 October. Cash, book and school membership prizes will be presented to the winners at a gala celebration in December and the winning poems will be published in a booklet and on the CPB website. Details and how to enter on www.childrenspoetrybookshelf.co.uk.

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Don't forget that 9th October is National Poetry Day!! go and startle the neighbourhood with your own or another poet's brilliance!