Book for Children Competition
A good story will always captivate a youngster’s imagination, so if you have an entertaining tale to tell then enter our Book for Children Competition. The winning entry will receive the top prize of £750. Prizes of £300 and £200 will go to second and third-placed authors, along with £100 in the category for best local entry.
Competitions open on 1 April and close on 30 June.
Book for Children Judge 2025
Fleur Hitchcock
Successful children’s author Fleur Hitchcock has written numerous award-winning thrillers that have gripped both critics and young readers. Her latest is Murder at Wintertide, published by Noisy Crow. Fleur began her writing career in the small hours when her young family was fast asleep. She went on to do an MA in Writing For Young People at Bath Spa University, graduating with distinction. Since then her books have been shortlisted or have won many honours.
Competitions open 1 April 2025
Competitions open 1 April and close at midnight on 30 June 2025.
Prize Giving and Poetry Reading take place on Monday 20 October starting at 2pm as part of the Festival.
Please read the rules and terms and conditions before submitting your entry.