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2026 CHARLES CAUSLEY YOUNG PERSON’S POETRY COMPETITION – 16-18
May 23, 2026
16-18 WINNERS OF THIS YEAR'S YOUNG PERSON'S POETRY COMPETITION
Charles Causley’s legacy as an educator and his passion for teaching children and young people the power of writing is at the core of what we do at the Causley Trust.
Our Young Person’s poetry competition is our attempt to carry on this legacy and do our part in assuring children in the UK keep writing and expressing their creativity.
Here go the chosen poets in the 16-18 category.
1ST PLACE
‘wordspeak’ by Ellie Clarke

2ND PLACE
‘The wedding before the funeral’ by Jeena Patara

3RD PLACE
‘Housecat in a Zoo’ by Grace Harries


HIGHLY COMMENDED
‘daddy’s hands’ by Aurora Blue

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