Under the hammer...

The PBS's donation of all 10 books on the T S Eliot Prize 2007 shortlist, signed by the poets, raised £200 at PEN's charity auction on November 26th. Nearly £7,000 was raised from this and other donated gifts. In addition, takings from the quiz and other activities took that total to nearly £45,000. The PBS is delighted that it was able to help PEN raise funds for their important work protecting writers and free speech. To find out more about PEN, and for volunteering opportunities, visit www.englishpen.org

The T S Eliot Prize 2007 - Shortlist Announced

After much debate and reading nearly 100 books of poetry, the judges of this year's T S Eliot Prize have finalised the shortlist. Chair of the judges Peter Porter said of the poetry collections submitted for the 2007 Prize: ‘This year’s entries are brilliant. They exhibit the impressive diversity of contemporary poetry, and show not only a strong younger generation of writers but also the new heights achieved by established poets.’

Click here to for the shortlist and more information on this year's Prize.

The T S Eliot Prize Shadowing Scheme

The Shadowing Scheme is now closed. The winner will be announced at the T S Eliot Prize award ceremony on Monday 14th January 2008.

Children's Poetry Bookshelf Competition 2007

Visit http://www.childrenspoetrybookshelf.co.uk/Templates/spotlight_on.asp
to read the winning poems and to see pictures of the prize-giving event.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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POETRY COMPETITIONS

Peterloo Poets 24th Annual Poetry Competition 2008:

Visit www.peterloopoets.com for a full list of rules and to download an entry form. The 2008 Prize is judged by Ann Drysdale, Jackie Kay, Julian May, and Peterloo Poets publisher Harry Chambers. Open Section prizes: First Prize: £1,500; Second Prize: £1,000; Third Prize: £500; Fourth Prize: £100; plus 10 cash awards of £50 each. 15-19 Age Group Section: 5 cash awards of £100 each. Closing date for entries - Saturday 1st March 2008.

English Association Poetry Prize Competition:

Entries are now being accepted for the 2007 Fellows' Poetry Prize, judged by John Hegley (chair), Robert Hampson and Carol Rumens. First Prize: £500; Second Prize: £300; Third Prize: £200. The closing date is Monday 31st December. For details on how to enter, please visit http://www.le.ac.uk/engassoc/fpp.html

If you're running a poetry competition and you'd like us to feature it on our website, please email info@poetrybooks.co.uk

Last updated Friday 14th December 2007