The 2020 Fellows have been asking the 2021 Fellows some intriguing questions about their writing process and Youth Prize pieces. With the Prize open for entries for another year, we're delighted to share the next two interviews in the series. Keep an eye on the blog, as we will be…
The 2020 Fellows have been asking the 2021 Fellows some intriguing questions about their writing process and Youth Prize pieces. With the Prize open for entries for another year, we're delighted to share the next two interviews in the series. Keep an eye on the blog, as we will be…
A politician's duty has always been to serve the public. And there has never been a more serious basis on which to serve than the threat of impending climate doom faced by all citizens of planet Earth. These are the kinds of words we're used to hearing from MPs, Cabinet…
The 2020 Fellows have been asking the 2021 Fellows some intriguing questions about their writing process and Youth Prize pieces. With the Prize open for entries for another year, we're delighted to share the next two interviews in the series. Keep an eye on the blog, as we will be…
Over the summer the 2020 Fellows have been asking the 2021 Fellows some intriguing questions about their writing process and Youth Prize pieces. With the Prize open for entries for another year, we're delighted to share the first two interviews. Keep an eye on the blog, as we will be…
The results of The Orwell Youth Prize 2021 will be revealed at our Celebration Day on Thursday 22nd July, and we are looking forward to sharing another year of exceptional writing. This Thursday is also an opportunity to reflect on the responses of every young writer who entered the prize…
"Answers were inventive, bold, and optimistic. Many entrants wished to change big issues, such as eliminating racism, sexual harassment, or gender inequality. Some opted for smaller, more immediate changes such as providing more mental health support in schools or improving diversity in education."…
The town sleeps. The streets snooze. The lampposts flicker out one by one, heralding the arrival of morning. In the distance, a cycle approaches. The metallic chime of its bell slices through the crisp cold air. Its wheels rotate rhythmically. The rider atop the cycle rounds a corner now. He…