Jawdat Haydar Poetry Reading Competition 2025

Lebanese American University

Call for Submissions

The Department of English and Creative Arts at the School of Arts and Sciences invites LAU undergraduate students to participate in this year’s Jawdat Haydar Poetry Reading Competition for a chance to win a prize simply by engaging with the timeless works of Jawdat Haydar.

To enter, select one of Jawdat Haydar’s poems and submit a recorded reading—whether spoken, sung or even rapped—along with a brief written statement explaining your choice. Participants are free to interpret and present their chosen poem in any way they see fit. Creativity is encouraged, both in your performance and your reflection.

For inspiration, copies of Haydar’s poetry collections are available at the LAU Libraries. 

The submission deadline is Friday, March 28, 2025. No additional guidelines apply.