The Museum of London is running a competition for young poets between the ages of 14 and 24 years.

There are some great prizes including a digital e-book reader and vouchers to get you motivated.

The poetry brief is: ‘Latin isn’t dead. Prove it by writing a poem inspired by a Latin word or phrase.’

All entries must be original and unpublished. Please send your poem to  Lucy Sawyer, Youth Programme Assistant, lsawyer@museumoflondon.org.uk. Please include your name, age and full contact details with your entry. One poem per entrant, maximum 400 words.

The closing date is 25 August. Entry is free.

Junction, the museum's youth panel, is hosting a Gladiatorial poetry slam Tuesday 28 September 6.30 – 8.30pm at the Museum. Winners of this poetry competition will be announced at this event (although they will be contacted in advance), and read out either by the entrant or compere, Jacob Sam La Rose. In addition the evening will include performances by up and coming young London slam poets. The event is free and open to all.