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The Caterpillar Poetry Prize 6

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A unique prize for unpublished poems written by adults for children (aged 7–11). The prize is open to anyone over 16, and the poem can be on any subject. The winning poem features in the Irish Times online. "Winning The Caterpillar Poetry Prize is all shades of wonderful!”

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Ireland Established in 2014

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Poetry Temp Closed
Audience:

Children, Middle grades.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Poem PoemUp to 150 lines.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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AccuracyWe have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: EUR €15.00.
Most recent response reported was received on 15 May 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Feb 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 25 Apr 2024
Last Audited: 25 Apr 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 21 Oct 2014

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