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Congratulations to Andrew Barber, whose poem 'The Money God' won him the publishing contract. Watch this space for news on his book!
Click here to read 'The Money God'

Congratulations to Cleo Henry (14), whose poem 'Child Snatcher' won her a fantastic laptop.
Click here to read 'Child Snatcher'

Well done to our Under 18s runners-up Rachel Gaffney & Beth Cortese.
Click here to read Rachel's poem 'Lost Cuddles'.
Click here to read Beth's poem 'Over Shakespeare's Romance'.

Check out the news story, slam final photos and of course the winners’ poems, which are all on the website now!

Click here to view the full list of 2009 finalists.

Click here to purchase 2009 finalist books.

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