Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 16.
Short description
The contest is organized by The Caterpillar – an art & literature magazine for children.
The prize is for unpublished poems written by an adult for children aged 7–11.
The poems can be on any subject. There is no line limit.
Entries must be in English.
Entry fee
The entry fee is €16 per poem.
Prizes
• 1st prize: €1,000 plus a week at The Moth Retreat in Ireland.
• 2nd prize: €500
• 3rd prize: €250