You are invited to be
One of our Judges
for the 6th Annual
International Homeschooling Poetry Contest
Contest runs March 1-31, Judging in April
Congratulations! We are hand picking judges for 2025 International Homeschooling Poetry contest. We are striving to procure the best judges possible to provide the highest quality experience for those who choose to participate in our contest. Judges that will not only bring credit to the contest but also get both children and adults excited to write poetry. We started this contest to promote exposing children to excellent literature and to encourage children and their parents to explore expression through poetry.

Potential Judges we have reached out to...

Renée M. LaTulippe
Poet & Author
Confirmed

Matt Forrest Esenwine
Poet & Writer
Confirmed

Andrew Pudewa
Founder of Institute for Excellence in Writing
Confirmed

Aimee Lucido
Poet
Unconfirmed

Dave Morice
Poet and Illustrator
Unconfirmed

Poetry Comics
Unconfirmed
Why am I hosting this event?
I created this event to encourage families to explore literature through poetry. Poetry is an amazing way to expose children to a broad array of cultures, vocabulary, and explore a whole new way of thinking.
I also created this event to allow budding writers to be published. Both homeschooled children and their parents, all over the world, are permitted to participate. Last year, children could see their parents work toward a goal and set a valuable example of creativity & grit. Parents watched in awe as their children composed deep meaningful written art.
We have picked you to be a judge after hours of searching to find the judges that would best serve our contest submitters. Our theme this year is Spring. With spring just around the corner, the poets will be full of inspiration and excitement for this theme. We believe you have lots to offer and look forward to working with you.

Kami Lederer-Wanous
Homeschool Mentor
Confirmed

Sarah Kay
Poet
Unconfirmed

Kent and Amy Bowler
Relationship Coach
Unconfirmed

Amanda Gorman
Poet
Unconfirmed

Ana Willis
Homeschooler Mentor
Unconfirmed

Amanda Schankenberger
Homeschool Coach and poetry enthusiast
Confirmed

Tolu Oloruntoba
Poet
Unconfirmed

Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic
Poet and Author
Unconfirmed

Kelcey Ervick
Author and Illustrator
Unconfirmed