Annual Children’s Poetry Contest
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
Meet Contest Judge, Maryam Chida
Maryam Chida works in the children’s department at a public library. She also serves as the Chief Editor at Starboard Press, perusing submissions and improving the quality of our publications. Maryam is a student of history and is enthusiastic about colonial history. Two of her favorite children’s books are Anne of Green Gables and The Birchbark House. Her hobbies include Taekwondo, crochet and baking.
Entry Guidelines
Deadline
September 15, 2025
(DEADLINE EXTENDED FROM AUGUST 26)
Entry Categories
Poems will be judged in two categories based on ages of contestants:
- 5 – 8
- 9 – 12
Entry Fee
- None. The children’s poetry contest is free.
Eligibility
- Contestants must be 12 years or under
- Poems must be the original work(s) of the author
- Poems submitted must not be previously published in another journal
Prizes
- For each category:
- Cash prize of $25 for the First Place winner with certificate of award
- Second place winner will receive $15 with certificate of award
- Third place winner will receive $10 with certificate of award
- Additional poems may be selected as Honorable Mentions
Results
- Results will be available in the second week of October
- Authors of winning entries will be notified by email