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June 3 2008: National Schools Poetry Awards

New Zealand Post's National Schools Poetry Awards have this year been expanded to include two prize categories, Best Poem and Best Lyric, the latter to be judged by Phoenix Foundation's lead singer, Samuel Flynn Scott and former Split Enz member, now Play It Strange CEO Mike Chunn.

Flynn Scott will adapt the winning lyric into a song which Loop Media will record and release accompanied by a music video for television. The winner of the Best Lyric category will also receive a $500 cash prize and the opportunity to spend time in a professional recording studio with the artist and engineer.

The Awards are open to Year 12 and 13 students and entry forms can be downloaded from the site. The deadline is June 3.

Poetry web sites

* Every Poet
An abundance of poetry resources and a chance to share your own writings
* Gumball Poetry
Get your poetry published on this funky site or give their Message in a Bottle a go
* Hip Hop Poetry
HipHop is a culture - it is an emotion that is felt - a way of life that defines more than just a musical expression. Have a good look round this site. We think you'll agree it's got a lot goin' for it.
* Magnetic Poetry
Choose your topic and have a go at making up poems.
* Merlyn's Pen
Brilliant poems etc from other teens here plus a chance to get your own edited & published on site.
* New Zealand Electronic Poetry Centre
A comprehensive electronic gateway to poetry resources in New Zealand and the Pacific region for a local and international audience of students, scholars, poets and interested members of the public.
* Poetry Archive
Listen to contemporary poets, both past and present, reading their own work. Also included is a wealth of background material on each poet and some filmed interviews.
* Poetry Wiki
Express yourself freely in words and find new ways to do it. Create a log-in and once you're accepted you can contribute to this poetry wiki for teens.