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£75 top prize announced for The Paul Cave Prize for Children’s Literature 2024

Entries to an exciting children’s literature competition are invited from Isle of Wight residents.

Flash fiction, poetry and short stories relevant to the five to twelve age group  can be submitted to The Paul Cave Prize for Children’s Literature, which is now open until 28th February 2024.

Top prize is £75 and all winners will receive a copy of The Paul Cave Prize for Children’s Literature 2024.

Saunders: A great opportunity for budding children’s authors
Tim Saunders, who will be judging the prize with his wife, Caroline and children Henry (7), Heidi (10) and Harriett (12), says,

“The children’s book market is incredibly difficult to get into and unless you’re a celebrity or established in this field, it’s nigh on impossible to get your work published.

“So this is a great opportunity for budding children’s authors.”

For more information visit the website.


News shared by Tim, in his own words. Ed