Create, submit and be celebrated
Every young poet receives recognition, with selected entries published on our website.
100% free entry
Submit your poem without paying an entry fee.
Certificate for everyone
Every participant receives a digital certificate.
Website publishing
Selected entries will be published on our website.
Theme:
Spirit of America: 250 Years
As the United States marks 250 years of independence, we invite young poets from around the world to celebrate the spirit of freedom, courage, unity, and hope through poetry. This special theme encourages participants to reflect on the journey of liberty, the voices that shaped history, and the dreams that inspire the future. Let your words honor the past, celebrate the present, and imagine a brighter tomorrow.
50-120 Words
Entries must be original and written by the participant. Any use of AI/Reference will disqualify them from participation in any competition.
Awards to Win!
Compete, create, and celebrate the art of poetry! Win Awards Too!
A premier platform for kids to showcase their poetry talent through exciting competitions and win Awards.
My Favorite Little Thing
5-8 Years
Choose something small that makes you happy and turn it into a poem.
- Tiny Rhyme Award
- Little Lyric Award
- Sparkling Stanza Star
Something I Notice
9-11 Years
Write about an ordinary thing other people might walk past without noticing.
- Budding Bard Award
- Creative Cadence Award
- Young Verse Visionary
An Ordinary Moment
12-14 Years
Take a normal moment from your day and reveal something special about it.
- Stanza Storyteller Award
- Expressive Echo Award
- Poetic Pathfinder
What We Overlook
15-18 Years
Write about a person, object, place, feeling, or moment that is easy to overlook but carries meaning for you.
- Golden Quill Laureate
- Verse Virtuoso Award
- Young Poet Luminary
Submission Guidelines:
📝 Word Limit:
Maximum 120 words
🌍 Eligibility:
Open to young poets from across the US (5-18 years).
📚 Language:
Entries must be written in English.
💡 Originality Matters:
Only original poems created by the participant will be accepted. Plagiarized or AI-generated entries will be disqualified.
👤 One Entry Per Participant:
Please submit only one poem per participant.
📄 Submission Format:
Upload your poem in PDF format only.
🏆 Judging Criteria:
Creativity • Originality • Emotional Expression • Relevance to Theme
🌟 Publication Opportunity:
Selected poems may be featured in our magazine, website, and social media platforms with full credit to the poet.
📅 Submit your words of freedom and let your voice inspire the world!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this competition free to enter?
Yes. Entry is free for eligible participants.
Who can participate?
Young poets ages 5-18 years across the United States can participate.
What should the poem be about?
Poems should connect with the Spirit of America theme, including freedom, hope, courage, unity, community, or the future participants imagine.
What file formats are accepted?
Poems submitted in PDF format only.
Will every participant receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant receives a certificate for participating.
Will selected entries be published?
Selected entries will be published on our website with credit to the poet.
