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Janet Coats Memorial Prize

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

Janet Coats Memorial Prize

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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