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First Light Spring 2026 Poetry Contest (#2)
Deadline: March 9, 2026. Submissions will open in the middle of November for our Spring 2026 Poetry Contest.
Inside FLJ Issue #1
Those words from Jennifer Dotson summed it up for me. This feels so much like what a maiden voyage must feel like – equal parts excitement and trepidation. We hope …
2025 Annual Children’s Poetry Contest Results
Children's Poetry Contest Results The Annual Children's Poetry Contest for 2025 concluded recently. Congratulations to all the Winners and Honorable Mentions. Ages 5 – 8 The Poem Inside of Me …
Fall 2025 Poetry Contest Results
We are excited to announce the results of our Fall 2025 Poetry Contest (contest #1). Contest Judge Oliver Khan carried out a blind reading and picked his top choices. Winners …
The Poetry of Oliver Khan
Slightly Breathless by Khalid MukhtarSipping on the Poetry of Oliver KhanRead on Substack
Steeled is now available to order
Our very first publication, an autobiographical nautical memoir penned by the late Captain Salim Chida, is now available to order. Order will be fulfilled as early as June 13. Order …