Young Authors’ Competition 2021 Winners Announced!
Many congratulations to everyone who sent a short story or poem into the 2021 Fonetti Young Authors’ Competition, and thanks to every parent, carer and teacher that supported the creative process.
There really were so many astonishing entries from the UK and around the world, that it made the judging decisions very difficult!
Today, we’re delighted to announce our winners, the runner ups and a collection of authors whose work was highly commended by the judges! We’ll be in touch with the winners shortly about prizes.
Well done to everyone who took part, keep writing, keep dreaming, keep going!
Winners 2021
Short Story (up to 9 years)
Arthur Haskell – The Trapped Miner
Short Story (10+ years)
Sajaan Amrith – The Unexpected Visitor
Poem (up to 9 years)
Sarah Mirkin – Corona Corona
Poem (10+ years)
Katie Thorpe – Flanders Field
Runner Ups 2021
Short Story (up to 9 years)
Avyaya Iyer – Gyana and the Wizard
Short Story (10+ years)
Megan Warry – Got a bone to pick
Poem (up to 9 years)
Niamh Davidson & Ethan Boyd – Friendships
Poem (10+ years)
Kayla-Ann Thomason – Nasty Spider
Highly Commended 2021
Short Story (up to 9 years)
Lucy Freegard – The Explorer
Short Story (10+ years)
Evie McCulloch – A day in the life of…
Poem (up to 9 years)
Atamandike Chabuka – The Trees
Sajali Amrishka – The Old Man
Ellis Crossley – Coronavirus
Rachel MacNeil – Friendship
Niamh Davidson – Family
Poem (10+ years)
Owen MacNeil – Friendships
Forbes Little, Logan Sinclair, Josh Dealtry – Pool Party
Jude Aldrich S. Allaga – Something Better, Something New
Jude Aldrich S. Allaga – Tiny Speck
Ray Taylor – Poem about Summer
Thanks to our esteemed panel of judges with their help, insight and wisdom in judging the competition this year. We were delighted to hear their feedback about the richness of vocabulary, abundant creativity, inspiring imagination and brilliant humour in the entries.
Thanks to Martin Roberts, Kirsty Crommie, Christina Gabbitas, Donavan Christopher (aka Rappaman) and Suzie Lavington for supporting so many young authors on their writing journey.
