Handsam Ltd, the leading provider of health and safety, trip planning, data protection and compliance services to the UK education sector, are proud to support the First Note Music Trust and its unique projects which benefit young people of all ages, encouraging them to sing, write and create, and take their first steps in learning how to perform.
Young People's Book of Poetry & Lyrics
On 5th October 2023, to celebrate National Poetry Day, First Note Music Trust, supported by Handsam Ltd, will be publishing the first ever national collection of poetry and lyrics written by young people from across the UK.
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This year we are asking for submissions on the National Poetry Day theme of 'Refuge'. You can read our resources here for inspiration and submit your poetry or lyrics (maximum 500 words) here.
Please note that this is not a competition; the work selected for publication in our 2023 anthology will be representative of all submissions across different age groups and locations and what the poetry or lyrics say about you, not be an indication of 'quality'.
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Pre-order your copy of this fabulous book HERE!
It will make a wonderful resource for pupils and students of all ages.
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Subscribe to our newsletter to receive details of how to submit, the panel who will select a mix of submissions to make up the book and news of how all of the poems and lyrics submitted will be made available to read even if they are not included in the publication.
If you or your young people feel inspired to write poetry or lyrics about the National Poetry Day theme of 'Refuge' then we want to hear from you. Irrespective of your age, background or beliefs, our book will represent a cross-section of all submissions from around the UK.
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Use the resources on our website to inspire you to produce your piece and if you feel ready, then please CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT and don't forget to ORDER YOUR COPY(s) HERE
Inspire yourself or your young people with our bank of resources - images, music, words and topics ideas and also for safeguarding.
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Once inspired, don't forget to SUBMIT and then
How to Buy a Copy
Submitted your piece, or just love the idea and would like to place an advance order ahead of publication in October 2023?
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Please note, if you would like to order more than 4 copies, First Note Music Trust will add an extra copy for every 4 you buy, so if you need a full set of 30 for a class, you will only need to buy 24 copies. You're welcome!
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