Move over Wordsworth! Taylor Baldwin, of Willow Close, Canvey, is just nine years old and will soon see one of her poems in print.
In print - Taylor Baldwin is to have her poem published in Hidden Treasures. Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL 8TL541
Her poem, called The Stormy Rain, was picked from thousands of entries nationally for publication in a poetry anthology.
The volume called Hidden Treasures, Southern Essex, comes out in July, but Taylor's delighted family have been given the chance to order advance copies.
Her Mum, Theresa, 38, said: "This was a Young Writers Competition run in conjunction with primary schools all over Britain to encourage children of all ages to read, write and enjoy poetry."
"They had a tremendous response with 72,000 entries nationwide."
Published Monday, April 8, 2002
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