Celebrating Young Storytellers: Kid Lit 2024 Winners Announced!
We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Kid Lit Story Writing Competition 2024! This year’s competition has once again showcased the incredible talent and boundless imagination of our young writers. From fantastical adventures to heart-warming tales, each story transported us to new worlds and reminded us of the power of creativity.
The Courtyard’s Children’s Literacy Project aims to promote literacy, creative writing, and writing resilience in our community, especially following the challenges our children have faced in their education. The enthusiasm and skill demonstrated by our participants prove that the future of storytelling is bright indeed!
Let’s meet our winners:
Age Group 5-8
Winner: Melissa S, Age 8, Wellington Primary
Melissa’s story captivated our judges with its originality and delightful narrative. At just eight years old, she’s already showing remarkable storytelling skills!
Age Group 9-12
Winner: Aurora W, Age 9, Sandford St. Martins Primary
Aurora wowed us with her creative plot. Her story stood out in a highly competitive field, demonstrating skill beyond her years.
Runners Up:
Evie B, Age 10, Ashperton Primary
Oliver S, Age 11, Wellington Primary
Evie and Oliver’s stories were a close second, impressing our judges with their unique perspectives and storytelling flair.
Our winners will receive:
– Two tickets to The Courtyard’s 2024 Pantomime, “Sleeping Beauty”
– A signed copy of a children’s book
– A goody bag of treats
– Publication of their winning stories on The Courtyard’s website
Runners-up will also receive a signed copy of a children’s book and a goody bag of treats.
We’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated. Your stories took us on incredible journeys, made us laugh, and touched our hearts.
To all young writers out there, we hope you’ll continue to explore the magic of storytelling!
Thank you for making Kid Lit 2024 a resounding success. Here’s to nurturing the next generation of storytellers!
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