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21 students from across Canada shortlisted for The First Page student writing challenge!
Thousands of students wrote about topics ranging from the ethics of AI to climate change and war.Carol Rose GoldenEagle, Paul Vermeersch and Britta B. to judge 2025 CBC Poetry Prize
The winner will receive $6,000, a two-week writing residency and have their story published on CBC Books. Submissions are open until June 1, 2025.Poet Natalie Lim on what winning the CBC Poetry Prize has meant for her career
The Canadian poet and 2018 CBC Poetry Prize winner discusses the impact of the Prize on her career. The CBC Poetry Prize is accepting submissions until June 1, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. ET.5 past winners share writing tips for entering the CBC Poetry Prize
3 'must-read' poetry book picks from the 2025 CBC Poetry Prize jurors