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New Children’s Laureate / King Arthur Manuscript Sells for Millions – Poetry News Roundup July 10th

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the announcement of the new Waterstones Children's Laureate and the record-making sale of a rare medieval Arthurian manuscript. Patrice Lawrence Named Waterstones Children's Laureate [caption id="attachment_20711" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Patrice Lawrence © David Bebber[/caption] Author Patrice Lawrence has been announced as the new Waterstones Children's Laureate for 2026–2028. The bestselling writer, known for her 2016 debut novel Orangeboy, was presented with the bespoke silver laureate medal ...

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July 13th

19:30 - Hell Of A Ride, by mylastwrites
17:32 - The 13th Anniversary, by randyjohnson71
17:20 - Trapped in Winter, by Aradhya
17:15 - One or the other, by Maplespal
16:56 - Secrets uncovered , by Allie561
16:36 - Little Lion., by Aa Harvey
16:15 - Whatever happened to Treebeard?, by FrasMac
15:34 - Oh! Corrector Mirror on the Wall?, by flyingfish
14:50 - LIGHT, by Durdica Porobija
14:21 - A squirrel eats bread , by 12River34
14:04 - Clint Eastwood , by gray0328
14:00 - The children of Eridan, by Lorenz
13:30 - A tribute, by JENNY M GUERRIER
13:02 - No Longer Sacred, by Kurt Philip Behm
11:11 - Eight Acres Remembered , by Classicmister
11:04 - Death is Our Speed, by Tristan Robert Lange
11:00 - Twist In Me, by John Edward Smith Jr.+18
10:04 - Our Unforgettable Motherland, by Hillary Monica Maranresy
9:54 - Wings That Drink the Sun, by Matthew R. Callies
9:23 - Mist of Delusion (Manic Depression) , by Michael A. McGuire
9:13 - My Love, by RSM0812
8:58 - Training in the Art of Elven Assumptions, by Mutley Ravishes
8:03 - platform lights, by arqios
8:00 - when you fall in love, by jim56
7:53 - Help me post a poem please, by Neville
6:41 - Jackals howl, by Devender Kumar
6:34 - Values, by sorenbarrett
6:24 - Sunset's on my Time , by Teddy.15
6:15 - EYES TO SLEEP, by nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)
5:49 - Super-Natural and Para-Normal, by Shaunmatthewcpoetry
4:25 - counterweight , by pontefract
4:19 - Mid only, by Poet gangster
4:05 - Time Past., by Goldfinch60
3:29 - Whispers, by AmIAPoet-QuestionMark
3:25 - Endless, by Trinity duenas
3:08 - Cold Feet Until, by Anthony Hanible
2:38 - Cloud of consciousness, by evenwheniLie
1:37 - Of Dreams and Facts, and Romance, by Cheeky Missy
0:29 - Welcome! Please Stay Awhile!, by Alex Arnot

Latest fusioned poems

June 13th

0:30 - I tried , started by BlessedbyGod

May 30th

0:00 - Right now , started by BlessedbyGod

May 22nd

14:55 - Black Chevy Colorado, started by ForeverJesus7

May 16th

12:00 - Can we meet again?, started by Sree

May 5th

23:00 - When I go silent , started by BlessedbyGod

April 28th

6:30 - Fibonacci, started by orchidee

April 15th

17:00 - I Am the Eternal Revolution, started by Zafor Pathan { Poetry Writer }

April 8th

14:30 - Silver Chevy Nova Part: 2, started by ForeverJesus7

March 11th

7:00 - My Body Houses, started by Akshadha_Joshi1310

February 17th

15:00 - what is life to you?, started by NAZIA ZAHRA

February 11th

11:00 - Quiet Sky, started by Nayak

January 27th

20:00 - Death, started by Natik S.

January 24th

14:30 - Where the Edges Learn to Breathe, started by Anthony Hanible

January 18th

20:00 - The Road That Waits, started by rawaneigh.99

December 30th

4:30 - কয়লা - শাহ্ আলম আল মুজাহিদ, started by Shah Alam Al Mujahid

December 26th

7:30 - Legends never die, started by BaHons Nana Z Debenham

December 20th

14:00 - what we call an end is maybe just a phase, started by ipshita

November 12th

5:00 - Somewhere Only We Know, started by ꜱʏʟᴠᴀ

October 24th

17:00 - Guided by the Light Within, started by ms.divine
11:34 - Guy Fawkes., started by Poetic Licence

July 9th

10:59 - Whispers Linger, started by Bonnie Elizabeth+18

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The Existence Of God by Richard Swinburne, uploaded by Jerene
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Mythology by Edith Hamilton, uploaded by Elysianfields
Tao Te Ching by Lao-tzu, Stephen Mitchell (Translator), uploaded by Elysianfields

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Ledbury Poetry Festival / Franz Wright’s Last Poems – Poetry News Roundup July 3rd

Published by Julian Yanover July 3rd, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we take a look at the Ledbury Poetry Festival, which is currently in full swing, and the posthumous collection of last poems from the Pulitzer Prize winner Franz Wright. Ledbury Poetry Festival Underway The Ledbury Poetry Festival, one of the largest and longest-running celebrations of poetry in the UK, is currently taking place in the Herefordshire ...

Forward Prizes Longlists / A Bumper Year for Debuts – Poetry News Roundup June 26th

Published by Julian Yanover June 26th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the newly announced longlists for the 2026 Forward Prizes for Poetry and some of the names making the cut. Forward Prizes for Poetry Reveal 2026 Longlists The longlists for the 2026 Forward Prizes for Poetry were announced on Monday June 22nd. Founded back in 1992 by William Sieghart, the Forward Prizes have grown ...

Women’s Prize book awards – Poetry News Roundup June 19th 2026

Published by Julian Yanover June 19th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we widen our gaze a little to the broader literary world, as both halves of one of the most significant book prizes for women writers were handed out: the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction and the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction. Virginia Evans Wins the 2026 Women's Prize ...

Jane Yolen Dies / Griffin Prize Restructure – Poetry News Roundup June 12th 2026

Published by Julian Yanover June 12th, 2026.

This week in our poetry news round up we look at the death of the celebrated author and poet Jane Yolen, and a major restructuring of the Griffin Poetry Prize that brings back its Canadian award. Author and Poet Jane Yolen Passes Away Aged 87 Jane Yolen, the prolific American writer who was as comfortable in poetry as she was in children's books, fantasy ...

O’Hara Prize / Griffin Prize / Milk Wood Memoir – Poetry News Roundup June 5th

Published by Joanne Jeffries June 5th, 2026.

This week's poetry news round up takes a look at the winners of the Frank O’Hara Prize and the Griffin Poetry Prize. We also look at Milk Wood Memoir. Winner of 2026 Frank O’Hara Prize Announced The poet Maia Campbell, who publishes using the name M. Campbell has been announced as the 2026 Frank O'Hara Prize winner. The ...

Belarus’ Best Poetry Book Award / Lorca Documentary’s Rare Footage / Activist Poet Dies – Poetry News Roundup 29th May

Published by Joanne Jeffries May 30th, 2026.

Today, we look at Belarus' best poetry, the rare footage from the Lorca documentary and celebrate a poet and activist's life. Best Belarussian Poetry Book Award Ceremony Takes Place in Warsaw The Natallia Arsennieva Prize, which is awarded for the best Belarusian-language poetry book, held its award ceremony on 27th May in Warsaw. The goal of the ...