The Young Romantics Poetry and Essay Prize was inaugurated in 2015. Running in conjunction with the Keats-Shelley Prize, it is aimed at poets and essayists aged between 16 and 18. Entrants are encouraged to respond to the work of the Romantics by writing their own original poem or essay. Essayists are asked to respond to a particular question inspired by the life or work of the Romantic writers. The poets respond to a theme which changes from one year to the next.
Distinguished judges of the Prize have included Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy, the Makar of Scotland Liz Lochhead, Professor Richard Holmes OBE, Simon Barnes and Fiona Sampson.
Read our brochure for 2015's Young Romantics Prize here.
Read our brochure for 2016's Young Romantics Prize here.
Click here for further information about 2024's Young Romantics Prize.