MOON LANE POETRY SLAM!

Write a Poem. Share Your Voice. Win a Prize!

Calling all young poets! We’re inviting kids aged 6–10 to take part in our first-ever Moon Lane Poetry Slam!

It’s your chance to express yourself, perform in front of a crowd, and win a special poetry prize…all while supporting our bookshop!

How to Enter!

1. Choose one of our four exciting themes (see below!)

   
   

2. Write your own original poem (it can rhyme or not - totally your style!)

   
   

3. Ask a grown-up to donate £3 to our Moon Lane Crowdfunder

   
   

4. Submit your poem by email: info@moonlanebooks.co.uk with your name, your poem and the poem’s title!

   
   

5. Let us know if you'd like to read your poem aloud at the Winners’ Night! 🎤

   
   

The Themes!

🧠 "Big Feelings, Little Me"

Poems about emotions, changes, or growing up

🎵 "This Is My Jam!"

Poems about your favourite song, sound, or rhythm

🌍 "My World, My Words"

Poems celebrating your culture, community, or the planet

✨ "Strange & Spectacular"

Poems about the magical, the weird, or the wonderfully unexpected!

The rules...

• Open to ages 6–10

• One entry per child

• Poems must be original work

• Deadline: 30.08.25

• £3 donation to enter (goes to our Crowdfunder)

• Submit poems by email to info@moonlanebooks.co.uk

• Submit your poem, your name and poem’s title in the email

• Poems should be within 25 lines

Winner’s Night

📅 Date: Saturday 13th September 2025

🕡 Time: 5:00 p.m. (after hours!)

📍 Location: Moon Lane Books

Join us for a lively celebration of our young poets!

🎤 Live performances by top 3 poets from each theme…

📚 Poetry bundle prizes for top entries in each theme

🍰 Cake, drinks, and good vibes

Everyone is welcome to attend — entry is £1 per person at the door (or however much you wish to donate!) 

Come cheer on the performers and enjoy a cosy, creative evening!