Call For Submissions | Poems For Anthology Of Poetry On Almajirai And Almajirci
Entry gate is open for submission of one to three poems that
question the incidence of Almajirci and Almajirai in the northern part of
Nigeria. Poems should be written in English Language and not more than forty
lines each.
This anthology seeks to raise a voice against the situation
of Almajirci and Almajirai. Therefore, a poem (s) could choose to question,
criticize or identify with the system. For instance, do people really
understand the system and its adherents?
However, this could be approached using a variety of tones
and on any aspects of Almajirci and Almajirai. It is obvious that some people
are passionate and concerned about the plight of these young children who are
learning the hard way, yet their voices have not been heard in the wilderness
of disinterest.
This anthology is a form of advocacy that seeks to package such
voices into a single note, raising its decibel, that it may tap on eardrums and
elicit a reappraisal and a rethinking.
Guidelines:
You can submit up to three poems of not more than forty
lines.
Entrants are to please include a 40-word bio.
Timeline
for submission
Submission opens on 15, December 2017 and closes on 28 February
2018.
However, by July 2018, Poets whose poems have been accepted
and published in the anthology will be notified.
Publication will be done in October 2018.
Note:
Late entries will not be accepted.
How to
submit:
All entries should be sent by email to almajirianthology@gmail.com.
Enquires can also be sent to the email above.
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