Let Your Imagination Shine: Join Our Library Writing Competition!
Unleash your imagination and share a story that sparks joy! The Friends of Batley Library are excited to invite local young authors of all ages—from 4 to 16—to take part in our brand-new creative writing competition running from October through December.
Whether your tale is full of magic, adventure, or everyday wonder, we want to read it! Winning stories will be published right here on our website, and fantastic prizes are up for grabs.
Judging Criteria: Judged on creativity & originality, use of imagination, and overall enjoyment & heart.
- Ages 4–5: 100 – 250 words
- Ages 6–8: 250 – 500 words
- Ages 9–12 (Listed as 8–10): 500 – 750 words
- Ages 13–16: 750 – 1,000 words
- Ages 17–24: 1,000 – 1,500 words
How to Enter: Email your story to TogetherinBatley@gmail.com or hand it in at Batley Library for the attention of “The Friends”.
