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You are invited to be

One of our Judges

for the 7th Annual
International Homeschooling Poetry Contest
Contest runs March 1-31, Judging in April

Congratulations! We are hand picking judges for 2026 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. 

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Potential Judges we have reached out to...

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Renée M. LaTulippe

Poet & Author

Unconfirmed

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Andrew Pudewa

Founder of Institute for Excellence in Writing

Confirmed

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Josh and Jase

International  Travelers

Unconfirmed

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Matt Forrest Esenwine

Poet & Writer

Confirmed

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Elizabeth Acevedo

Poet

Unconfirmed

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Juan Felipe Herrera

Former US Poet Laureate

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. 

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Kami Lederer-Wanous 

Homeschool Mentor

Confirmed

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Sarah Kay

Poet

Unconfirmed

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Kent and Amy Bowler

Relationship Coach

Unconfirmed

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Amanda Gorman

Poet

Unconfirmed

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Tracy K. Smith

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet

Unconfirmed

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Amanda Schankenberger 

Homeschool Coach and poetry enthusiast

Confirmed

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Joy Harjo

Former US Poet Laureate

Unconfirmed

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

Poet and Author

Unconfirmed

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Kelcey Ervick

Author and Illustrator

Unconfirmed

Claim Your Judges Spot Now

Thanks for supporting the contest!

Contact Me with any questions

Christine Owens

928-660-1261

AYearofPoetryTeaTime@gmail.com

Moses Lake Wa.

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