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Young Poet Laureate Birmingham
 
www.birmingham.gov.uk/younglaureate

Did you meet our Young Poets Laureate?
Read the poems created during the poetry workshops with Megan and Matt at this year's Young Readers Festival
Former Young Laureate Matt Windle also took part in the Young Readers Schools Programme
Find out more about Matt and follow the links to read some of his poetry


Young people Could YOU be the next Young Poet Laureate for Birmingham?

Find out more and apply online now!

If you are a budding poet aged between 11-17 years who likes to read their poetry to an audience, then YOU could be the person we are looking for. The position of Birmingham’s Young Poet Laureate will offer you the chance to meet with poets and take part in local and national events. You will also work with Birmingham’s Poet Laureate on various projects and get help with your writing.


Megan Bradbury

Megan Bradbury is Young Poet Laureate for Birmingham 2008-2009

13 year old Megan was one of more than 40 young people who applied to be our fourth Young Poet Laureate and is a pupil at King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Girls. She has been working alongside the adult Birmingham Poet Laureate for 2008-2009, Chris Morgan.

Find out more about Megan including links to her poems and online blog.

New! Megan meets Poet Laureate Andrew Motion

You can also read a selection of poems from the 2008 shortlisted candidates.

Book the Young Poet Laureate for your event

Use our online booking form if you would like to book the Young Poet Laureate for an event.

Have a look at Megan's blog and the diaries of our previous Young Poets Laureate to find out what kind of events they have attended:

Megan's blog
Matt's diary 2007-2008
Jennifer's diary 2006-2007
Helen's diary 2005-2006


Related Links
Birmingham Young Poet Laureate Booking Form
Birmingham Young Poet Laureate 2007-2008
Birmingham Young Poet Laureate 2006-2007
Birmingham Young Poet Laureate 2005-2006
Birmingham Young Poet Laureate - Matt's Diary 2007-2008
Birmingham Young Poet Laureate - Jennifer's Diary 2006-7
Birmingham Young Poet Laureate - Helen's Diary 2005-6
Poetry Menu
About the adult Birmingham Poet Laureate
What's in Libraries for Young People?
Launch of the search for Birmingham's Young Poet Laureate
 
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