National Black History Month Poetry Competition 2023

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 Black History Month Poetry Competition 2023 - Black History Month 2023

This year Black History Month are launching their National Black History Month Poetry Competition!

This competition is open to everyone regardless of age, all you have to do is write a poem about a pioneering black woman and why they are inspirational to you. 

There are lots of books by great black female poets available in the library if you’re looking for inspiration such as our favourites Maya Angelou and Audre Lorde and we have lots of biographies of pioneering women from Nina Simone to Simone Biles.   The winning entry and top 32 poems will be printed in an anthology of the poets work.

Click here for more information and remember, the deadline is November 15^th and the winners will be announced next World Poetry Day!