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The natural world is full of wonder - let your young writers bring it to life in poetry!
From the mighty roar of lions to the gentle flutter of a butterfly’s wings, nature is filled with beauty, strength, and mystery. This is your students' chance to celebrate the wild wonders of our planet and speak up for its future.
Do they marvel at the towering trees of the rainforest, or the quiet stillness of a snow-covered field? Perhaps they’re inspired by the vibrant coral reefs, or majestic whales gliding through the ocean's depths. They can write about their love for a certain animal, reflect on the importance of conservation, or explore the plight of endangered species and the need to protect our fragile ecosystems.
Encourage your students to explore the world around them and express their thoughts through poetry. There are no limits - poems can be long or short, funny or serious, written or typed. Creativity has no boundaries!
Download the entry form, or ask students to type up their work. You can then email, upload or post their entries to us. See the How to Enter tab for more details.
Selected poems will be published in a special anthology and our favorite entry will receive a prize!
We can’t wait to see how your students capture the beauty of the natural world.
Closing Date: Monday Jun 30, 2025
We've worked with over 20,000 schools. Here's what some of them have to say...
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This is my sixth year using YW to publish my students' writing and they are so easy to work with! My students are always excited to use the provided theme and challenge themselves to be chosen!
Thank you so much for another opportunity! The class really enjoyed this.
Justina Denapoli, Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy, NYSee more...
The students enjoyed the freedom of this project (Peculiar Pets). It got them excited to write.
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Peculiar Pets was a great activity!
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Thank you for the intriguing prompts and engaging activities! I look forward to these contests each year.
Mike Carter, Millis Middle/High School, MASee more...
My students absolutely loved the challenge of writing mini sagas!
Darla Bubar, Edward Town Middle School, NYSee more...
The story starters are so fun!
Nichole Charbonneau, Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, MASee more...
My students look forward to this contest every year, and so do I!
Rachel Barnes, Monomay Regional High School, MASee more...
This was such a fun way to have my students engaged with their writing!
Christina Guertin, Midland Street School, NYSee more...
This is my sixth year using YW to publish my students' writing and they are so easy to work with! My students are always excited to use the provided theme and challenge themselves to be chosen!
To make sure your entries are valid, please follow the rules listed below:
Closing Date: Monday Jun 30, 2025
Only one entry per child. Schools can enter as many entries as they like.
Open to both schools & independent entrants.
Poems can be typed in Word, etc or written on sheet of paper.
The child's name & age must be included with their poem along with the school's name and address.
The poem must be the child's own original work.
Poems can be in any poetic form/style.
Free to enter.
US entrants only.
If you are unsure on any rules or have any queries, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.
For Schools
Participating schools receive a free copy of the book their students feature in.
For Pupils
Our favorite poet wins a $25 e-gift card of their choice.
Every entrant receives a bookmark and those poets selected for publication also receive a certificate of merit.
Enter Online
Email
Email your entries to [email protected]
and please ensure your students' names and ages are on their work, and that you include your name, school name and school address in your email. Thank you!
Please ensure your name, email and school name and address are included with your entries if you send entries digitally via a non-Young Writers service.
Send by Post
Send your entries, along with your school entry form, to:
Young Writers Wild Wonders 77 Walnut Street Unit 11 Peabody MA 01960
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