PRIZES:- 1st £50+publication, 2nd £25+publication, 3rd £10+publication, 47 runners up - publication
JUDGED by the Thynks Team

Rules:

For postal entries:-
1.Entries will be disqualified if not in accordance with the rules.
2.Poems MUST be your own work with your copyright, not more than 40 lines.
3.Each poem must have a title.
4.Deadline is May 31st 2011.
5.Winners to be announced on July 31st 2011 and prize monies distributed to the first 3 who will receive a copy of the ensuing book:- 'Fifty Funny Poems for Children' when it is published. The remaining 47 winners will receive a complimentary copy of the book.
6.The book will be listed on Amazon as well as being sent to the Library system.
7.Copyright remains with the poets.
8.Poems sent by post to be typed or clearly printed on A4 white paper with a title but not poet's name. The poet's name, address, phone number, email if applicable, should be written on the entry form below, or a copy of it,
along with the title(s) of the poem(s).
9.The entry fee of £3 per poem needs to be enclosed. UK Cheques or postal orders are acceptable (no cash) and should be made out to 'Thynks Publications Limited.' Poets paying in foreign currencies will need to enter online.***
10.Correspondence cannot be entered into. The Judges decisions are final.
11.Entries cannot be returned, so poets should keep copies of their work.
12.Competitors who would like acknowledgement of receipt or notification of winning entries should enclose stamped addressed envelope(s) marked 'Receipt' or 'Results'.

http://www.christinemichael.org/fiftyfunnypoemscomp