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BoomWriter and Wolverhampton Library Services are proud to invite young writers to take part in a special poetry competition celebrating everything that makes Wolverhampton unique.
This is your chance to put your thoughts into words and share what makes you proud of your city.
🌆 This Year’s Theme: Proud of the City
We’re looking for poems that explore:
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Community – the people, places, and connections that make Wolverhampton feel like home
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Working Together – how we support one another and grow stronger as a city
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Celebrating Diversity – the voices, cultures, and stories that make Wolverhampton vibrant and unique
Whether it’s a personal story, a powerful message, or a creative reflection, we want to hear your voice.
🏆 Competition Categories
There are two exciting categories for young poets:
Primary Poetry Champion
(Ages 8–11)
Young Poet Laureate
(Ages 12+)
📖 The Prize
The top 20 poems across the competition will be published in a beautiful printed anthology, celebrating the voices of young writers across Wolverhampton.
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The winning entries will be featured at the very front of the book
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All selected poets will become published authors
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Copies of the anthology will be shared across schools and libraries, showcasing your work to the community
✍️ Why Take Part?
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Express your ideas and creativity
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Represent your school and your city
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Become a published poet
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Celebrate what makes Wolverhampton special
📅 Get Involved
Whether you’re writing about your neighbourhood, your friends, your culture, or your hopes for the future, this is your opportunity to be heard.
Start writing, share your voice, and show us why you’re proud of your city. Please register your interest here.