Deadline: 15 March 2011
WordArt Publishers invites you to submit your poems on the theme of child rights abuse and, or related issues for possible inclusion in a forthcoming poetry anthology- ‘Whispers from Africa '.
We are seeking diverse forms of well-crafted poetry which cover issues such as child-marriage, child trafficking, child labour, child battering, female genital mutilation, etc. All works will be considered, but the best will be published.
Our aim is to present new and captivating literary works to the world, while propelling social change. Therefore, we are especially interested in poets who enjoy performing their works. Selected poets may be invited to read their works at social and literary events.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Limit on Submissions: We accept up to 5 poems per author. However, note that the editors reserve the right to limit number of works published.
Submission Email: poetrydish@gmail.com
Submission Format: Type your titled poems in the body of the email and send together with a short autobiography and the following information.
a. Your full name
b. Email address
c. Telephone number
d. Mailing address (physical address or mail box)
Subject Line: Email subject line should bear 'Poetry' and the author's first and last names (e.g. Poetry Jane Anderson)
Submission Deadline: March 15, 2011
Note: The anthology is only open to African residents.
All accepted poets will get free copies of the anthology.