Apprentice Bards
An Anthology of Poetry by Young Long Island Poets

The Bards Initiative has been publishing local poets for over 13 years. We used to also publish the "Apprentice Poets" Series through Norwood Avenue School. Now it is time for another anthology of young poets! 

Submit up to 3 poems 100 lines or less each to:

[email protected]

Please include a 3-4 line 3rd person bio with your submission.

Open to poetry of any style and theme.

Note: This is a Young Poets anthology, so submissions are open to anyone under the age of 18. 

(A line in the submission email indicating parental or guardian permission to submit the poems, or submission by the parent or guardian required.)  


Current Deadline: September 15th 2023

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