Inclusive Voices

Entries for 2026 open on 4th June so get writing! The theme for this year will be 'Celebrating the Value of Empathy', so you could start thinking about how you might bring the power of empathy to life in your story now.

The competition will then close on 13th September 2026. We'll have a panel of expert judges and prizes for winners in each category.

This year's competition will be run in partnership with EmpathyLab and will support the National Year of Reading.