Creative Writing Competition
Thank you to all who entered our creative writing competition in partnership with Somerset Libraries. The standard of entries was really high, and we really enjoyed reading all of your wonderful entries.
One winner has been chosen by our judges for each age category:
- 10 and under
- 11-17 years old
- 18 and over (there is no upper age limit)
who each receives £250 of vouchers for themselves, given as £150 Love2Shop vouchers or gift card, and £100 National Book Tokens, plus each winner may also nominate one school, college or not for profit group (nomination must be agreed with us) who will receive £250 of National Book Tokens as part of the winners prize.
And the winners are....
10 & Under winner: How far can a smile go? by Millie Rutherford. Read the wining entry here.
A special mention for two 'Highly Commended' entries:
Unicorn & Monkey save the Kingdom by Nylah Edington (read it here)
and
Jessica and the Secret of a Rainbow by Jessica Chalkley (read it here)
Millie's nominated school or not for profit group to receive £250 of National Book Tokens is TBC.
11-17 Years Winner: Grandfather by Madison Bouchta. Read the winning entry here.
A special mention for two 'Highly Commended' entries:
Fire by Lola Garrison (read it here)
and
A Plant's Life by Evelyn Walton (read it here)
Madison's nominated school or not for profit group to receive £250 of National Book Tokens is Court Fields School.
18 and over Winner: Learning Harmony by Rowan Patterson. Read the winning entry here.
A special mention for three 'Highly Commended' entries:
A Boy, A Cat and a Ham Sandwich by Jo George (read it here)
Surviving the Storm by Helen Somers (read it here)
On the Bench by Deborah Palmer (read it here)
Rowan's nominated school or not for profit group to receive £250 of National Book Tokens is Huish Academy.
Congratulations to all our winners.
Watch Theo's Story:
If you haven't seen Theo's Story, which was the inspiration behind the competition, you can watch the short, 40 second animation below or by clicking here.
The Judges:
Judge - Michelle Mitchell
Communications & Marketing Lead for Fostering In Somerset
Co-creator of Theo's Story
Judge - Ray Marett
Creative Director of AdIQ
Co-creator & Illustrator of Theo's Story
Judge - Jane Higgs
Somerset Foster Carer
Writer & Poet
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Privacy Notice
Data Controller: Somerset County Council (Registration Z5957592)
Purpose for processing: For the administration of the Theo's Story Creative Writing competition.
Legal basis for processing: Article 6(1)(a) – the data subject has given consent to the processing for the purpose described above.
Data sharing: Entrants full personal data will not be shared with any third party and will not be transferred abroad. Stories may be published online and/or available in libraries with first names and ages only.
Data storage: Your personal details will be retained for 1 month following the end of the competition.
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