Age Categories:
Two age categories: 8 - 10 and 11 - 16 years
Deadline:
Friday 27th November 2020.
Who is it for?
Any student interested in sustainability and the environment, or keen young writers looking to develop their skills! The Competition page has some wonderful prompts and tips for writing about nature - check it out.
Overview:
“'My Wildlife' is on the hunt for nature writers!
In this free-to-enter competition, we are looking for writing by young people on the theme of nature. There are two age categories: 8 - 10 and 11 - 16 years. Writing can be in almost any form, including descriptive pieces, short stories, personal reflections, letters, journalism, diaries and accounts - fact or fiction. There will be a fantastic prize package for the winners in each category, including a beautiful pen hand-crafted in mulberry wood, writing materials and books, plus prizes for twenty shortlisted writers. The competition will be judged by celebrated author Anna Wilson, writer of many nature books, such as the 2021 Nature Almanac and The Wide, Wide Sea, both published by Nosy Crow in partnership with the National Trust.”
Key Points:
Submissions should be under 500 words
Any subject matter, as long as there is an explicit link to nature
Not looking for poetry or play-scripts
Winners to be announced on Friday 11th December
Provide a contact name, email and telephone number for a parent or teacher. If the entry is through a school, please give the school’s details too.