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Important dates

	Teacher sign-up starts	October 2025
	Contest opens	January 5, 2026
	Contest closes	February 20, 2026
	Judging period	February - May 2026
	Winners announced	May 2026

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I was surprised and excited when I found out I had won. This was my first poem and I worked hard on it, so I am very proud. People sometimes think that girls are more creative than boys, so I wanted to write my best poem to show that boys can be thoughtful, caring and creative.

Nathan

2020 grand prize winner