AOP. recognizes the best poems from the multitude of works submitted. Our first publication, Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans®, has been published annually since 1990. An entire generation of students has grown up with this anthology and several have been published more than once as they've grown in age and experience.
Submission Requirements
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All types of poetry are acceptable
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Poems must be legibly handwritten or typed
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One poem per poet
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The poet's full name, age, and adress must be included on the top right-hand corner of all pages
How to Submit
By mail, using the guidelines printed here or through the Submit Your Poem button on this website. Students may submit work through their teacher or independently. Teachers, click here for a school submission form
Deadline for submissions
Submissions must be postmarked by November 15th of the calendar year. (Teachers, call if you need an extension.)
Criteria for selection
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Age of the poet
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Originality
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Rhythmic sounds
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Rhymes
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Audience appeal
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Also considered are a writer's fresh approach to a simple subject and works that exhibit the author's involvement in the subject matter