Are you a writer or poet in grades 6-12? Submit your original poem to FPL's Teen Poetry Contest! Original works only.
Entries accepted online only between
March 15 - April 15, 2026 at
tinyurl.com/fplteenpoetry26 (or click "View Weblink" to the upper right) with winners announced and prizes distributed at FPL's first ever
Teen Poetry Slam Night on April 29th!Click "View Weblink" to the upper right to be taken to the Poem Submission website.Official Rules & Regulations- Must be in grades 6-12 to participate. Do NOT need to be a Franklin resident to participate.
- Limit of one (1) poem entry per person.
- Entries must be original works written by the young adult submitting the entry.
- Entries must be submitted electronically in Word or PDF format to tinyurl.com/fplteenpoetry26 or click "View Weblink" to the upper right.
- Individuals can only win one prize in this contest.
- By submitting your work to the Franklin Public Library Teen Poetry Contest, you are consenting to have your work read or displayed at our Teen Poetry Slam Night event on April 29, 2026 at FPL.
- Poetry Contest winners will be announced and prizes distributed at the April 29, 2026 Teen Poetry Slam Night happening 6:00-7:30pm at FPL and all contest participants are encouraged to attend!
For more information please contact: 414-425-8214