Children's writing competitions

Children’s Writing Competitions

A regularly updated list of creative & non-fiction writing competitions open to school-aged children in the UK, including contests for poetry, stories, handwriting & essays.

Literary festivals and events

Children’s Book Festivals and Events

A calendared list of competitions, festivals and events ideal for schools to promote to primary and secondary aged pupils.


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