Under 25 Poetry is a network of international poetry magazines for people under 25 years of age and the home of the Under 25 Poetry World Cup.
Under 25 Poetry is part of waxpoetryart.com – the website for people who love poetry, art, photography, fiction, and plays.
Submissions are now open for the debut issue, to be published on January 15th, 2026. New issues are published on January 15th, May 15th, and September 15th of every year.
Under 25 Poetry is published in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada by Florencia Bay Books. Edited and designed by Kirk Ramdath. Nanaimo is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples.
Under 25 Poetry invites poets under 25 years of age from around the world to submit poetry to the following opportunities. Submissions are open all year, divided into three submission periods. Submissions close January 14th, May 14th, and September 14th at midnight, GMT-7, Pacific Daylight Savings Time (Vancouver).
Under 25 Poetry World Cup
Every poem published in Under 25 Poetry qualifies for the Under 25 Poetry World Cup.
The most-read poems from across the world published in all Under 25 Poetry magazines and contests during the calendar year will be selected to
represent their nations in the Under 25 Poetry World Cup,
shining an international spotlight on your poetry.
One poem, representing one poet and one nation, will become the Under 25 Poetry World Cup Champion. (More details coming.)
View the inaugural Poetry World Cup 2025, which is a model for the Under 25 Poetry World Cup.
Under 25 Poetry Submission Opportunities
Everyone on Earth can make two separate submissions every submission period.
– A submission to Under 25 Poetry Magazine;
– A second submission to the regional publication you qualify for, based on where you live.
Submissions are Competitive
Submit to both opportunities to give the best chance of success.
Regular Submissions – International
Under 25 Poetry Magazine – Open to everyone.
Regular Submissions – Regional
Select the continent that includes where you live or is closest to where you live.
Under 25 Poetry Africa
Under 25 Poetry Asia and Oceania
Under 25 Poetry Europe
Under 25 Poetry North America
Under 25 Poetry South America
Please send questions via email to Kirk Ramdath at info@under25poetry.com.
Under 25 Poetry is part of waxpoetryart.com.
- Visit the Under 25 Poetry Submissions page to see all opportunities.
- Visit the Under 25 Poetry Library.
- This website and all contents ©Kirk Ramdath and specified artists.
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