The prize is for a single unpublished poem written by an adult for children (aged 7–11)
The poem can be of any length and on any subject.
Anyone can enter, as long as they are over 16.
Previous judges include Chrissie Gittins, Brian Moses and John Hegley.
Previous winners include Laura Mucha, Louise Greig and Coral Rumble.
The winner receives €1,000 plus publication in the summer issue of The Caterpillar.
How to enter
The entry fee is €14 per poem, and you can enter as many poems as
you like.
You can
ENTER ONLINE (where you'll be given the option to pay via PayPal or to send a cheque), or send your poem or poems along with a cheque or postal order
made payable to ‘The Moth Magazine Ltd.’ with an
ENTRY FORM or a cover letter with your name and contact
details and the title of poems attached to: The Caterpillar, Ardan Grange,
Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland.
Please remember to
READ THE RULES of the competition before you enter.
CLOSING DATE 31 MARCH 2020
Call 00 353 (0)87 2657251 or email
enquiries@thecaterpillarmagazine.com for more details.
