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The Caterpillar Poetry Prize 4

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A unique prize for unpublished poems written by adults for children (aged 7–11).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 summer issue of The Caterpillar. ‘Winning The Caterpillar Poetry Prize is all shades of wonderful!

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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.
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemUp to 150 lines.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK OK No Unknown OKText format submissions
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The Caterpillar Poetry Prize Submission Statistics

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Dates

Last Updated: 08 May 2023
Last Checked: 24 May 2023 We check each active listing's guidelines page for changes once a month (if compliant).
Last Audited: 08 May 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 21 Oct 2014

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