Janet Coats Memorial Prize

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Inspired by Janet Coats and her legacy, Paisley Book Festival host an annual poetry prize for adults and young people!

About Janet Coats Memorial Prize

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Shortlisted writers have their work published in our Janet Coats Memorial prize pamphlet and receive a reading at the annual prize giving event during the Festival itself. Winners of the prize are announced by the judging panel at the Award Ceremony and the winners receive a cash prize.

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