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The 2011 Jessamy Stursberg Contest for Canadian Youth is Now Open!

Young poets across Canada are invited to submit their poetry to this year's Jessamy Stursberg contest. The contest closes on January 15, 2012. Please visit the Markets and Contest page for all contest details and rules. Good luck everyone!

Call for Submissions for the Fall Issue of Re:verse- October 31st Deadline

Check out the call for submissions for the next issue of Re:verse and send in your poems responding to this issue's theme. The new submissions deadline is October 31, 2011. Read the Call for Submissons

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Articles and Teaching Resources by Canadian Writers

YoungPoets.ca continues to provide high calibre resources for teachers looking to include poetry in their elementary and high school classrooms. The Teacher's Lounge is full of great articles on performing your poetry, haiku writing, concrete imagery, teaching rhythm and inspiring young writers. Check out the Teacher's Lounge to read these great articles and lesson plans.