New Writers for Old Tales We want your stories! School’s out and parents and guardians looking for creative inspiration need look no further! We are looking for young authors to write a story of about 500 words creating an imaginative twist on a well-known nursery rhyme or tale in the competition staged by South Kesteven District Council with Deepings Literary Festival. The competition is for two age groups, 5-8 and 9-15 years. Deepings Literary Festival Committee Member, Ros Rendle, said: ‘We want children and young people to really use their imaginations by taking a popular tale and giving it an unusual spin. Perhaps the wolf in the three little pigs was simply misunderstood? Or maybe the witch in Hansel and Gretel was just lonely? The possibilities are endless. We hope the initiative will encourage Elly Griffiths children to revisit some of their favourite stories and look to retell them in unusual and entertaining ways.’ Fresh from judging the Chris Evans 500-words story competition, Lynda Hall will be one of the judges for New Writers for Old Tales. A shortlist of the best entries will go to Festival Patron and international best-selling author Elly Griffiths and wellknown local children’s author, Hannah Gold, to decide the overall winner. The first prize will be a £50 voucher and signed copies of children’s books by the judges and book prizes for 2nd and 3rd places too.
Lynda Hall
For more details and to submit entries email: enquiries@deepingsliteraryfestival.co.uk by: 31st March 2021.
World Book Day Author of ‘Thirteenrh’ series of books Georgia Twynham will be attending a Zoom session at 7.00pm on 4th March World Book Day and talking about her writing experience and handing down some tips for your New Writers for Old Tales story Zoom Details ID 82421772054 Passcode 666416
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