My Twist on a Tale competition

New competition for 2021!

Now in its third year, Pearson’s annual writing competition is back for 2021, this time My Twist on a Tale: Our Tomorrow!

The competition will launch on International Literacy Day (Wednesday 8 September), and encourage children aged 4 to 19 to compose a piece looking to the future, such as:

a personal letter to their 100-year-old self
writing a rap about what their town might look like in twenty years’ time
re-imagining a classic tale with a sci-fi-style makeover
any of the brilliant and creative ideas your children come up with!

With this competition, children and young people can unleash their fortune-telling skills, cast their minds ahead to the future and produce their own reflections on what it might hold.

To keep updated on the competition and receive your entry pack, register now:

Register for our 2021 competition now

What does 'Our Tomorrow' entail?

Storytellers can explore whatever themes are important to them, be that family, climate, inclusion, technology, space exploration or beyond…

What do I need to know?

To expand the scope for children and young people even further than previous years, the 2021 competition will welcome creative non-fiction entries in addition to stories and poems.

The winners will not only receive a prize but also see their works published as an illustrated collection for all to read, as well as in a selection of audio stories too!

Stories can be submitted from Wednesday 8 September through to Friday 26 November but you can register today:

Register for our 2021 competition now