National
Poetry Prize

The purpose of the Somerset National Poetry Prize is to encourage a love of writing poetry amongst secondary school students, to affirm it as a worthwhile literary pursuit, and to stimulate excellence in writing. It also aims to inspire and enrich youth literature.

We are pleased to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2024 Somerset Storyfest National Poetry Prize.

2024 Junior Category Winner

UGLY beauties - Becky Silberstein, Homeschool, New South Wales

2024 Senior Category Winner

The Silence Between - Geraldine Khuu, Baulkham Hills High School, New South Wales

 2024 Shortlisted Finalists

Junior Category
Dancing Vines - Anwen Pullen, The Nature School, New South Wales
Do not expect a girl with thoughts [to stay silent] - Hannah Byun, Toogoolawah State High School, Queensland
UGLY beauties - Becky Silberstein, Homeschool, New South Wales
Dementia - Alexis Hennessy, Ellenbrook Secondary College, Western Australia
Butterflies - Cameron Johnson, Ellenbrook Secondary College, Western Australia

Senior Category
A Fool-proof Guide on How to Backstroke - Levi Gao, Brisbane Girls Grammer School, Queensland
The Silence Between - Geraldine Khuu, Baulkham Hills High School, New South Wales
Old Man of Hoy - Michael Reid, The Friends' School, Tasmania

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