The Newham Poetry Prize is an exciting newly established competition for those who live, study or work in Newham. Encouraging aspiring and seasoned writers alike to submit a single authored poem that references the borough.
Judges include award winning writers Courttia Newland and Newham Poetry Prize founder Be Manzini who are passionate about encouraging more writing activity in their local borough and beyond.
Be Manzini founder of Newham Poetry Prize said: “Having travelled across London, the country and the world with my art and facilitation skills this project feels like a homecoming. Newham is the place I grew up in and have chosen to return to. This borough has such vibrancy and uniqueness; we are hoping that this will be reflected in the poems that are entered into the competition.”
Entry is free for all those that live, work or study in Newham. Entries close midnight 25th May 2025.
Prize winners will be invited to celebratory event in June and have their poems published. To submit your entry scan the QR code below or go to https://bit.ly/3EvR3vI
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