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The Stephen Spender Prize 2020
Deadline: Fri 17 Jul 2020
The Stephen Spender Prize for poetry in translation, in association with The Guardian, is now open for entries. Categories: 18-and-under, 16-and-under, 14-and-under, Open (adult). Entrants must be UK or Irish citizens or residents, or pupils of British Schools overseas. Top prize £1000.
All winning entries published in a booklet. Special 'Spotlight' prize for translation from Polish.
This year, the prize is more inclusive and vibrant than ever, from British Sign Language translation to new prizes for first-time entrants.
This annual competition is the ideal activity for remote learning, and this year there are lots of virtual resources to make it fully accessible from home.
“Poetry translation is a perfect activity for these unprecedented times: it is a gentle and structured approach to creativity, without the intimidating blank page that can put off many would-be poets; it is an opportunity for parents and children to work together, in particular in families where more than one language is spoken; and it is a task that can be shared with peers and teachers.” - SST Director Charlotte Ryland
Our judges are acclaimed poets, translators and educators Khairani Barokka, Mary Jean Chan and Daljit Nagra.
Entrants must be UK or Irish citizens or residents, or pupils of British Schools overseas.
Entry fee: £8 for each translation
Full details on the SST website
Deadline: 17 July 2020
Additional Information:
Location:
UK, Ireland
Region(s):
UK
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