WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk:

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Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists

The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11!

Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here . . .

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