The Young Country Diary is open for business at the Guardian
We don’t have any youths among our Ely Writers, but maybe one of our members knows a child who loves to write, especially about nature, or maybe a teacher wants to get their class thinking more about nature.
Why? Here’s a competition for kids aged 8–14 to write about a recent experience with nature and have it published in the Guardian – exciting!
The article needs to be about a recent encounter they’ve had with nature – whether it’s a snuffling hedgehog, a soaring bird of prey or a thriving rockpool.
Crucially, it doesn’t matter if the child is a nature expert or has never picked up a pair of binoculars. We are especially keen to reach teachers who might like to get their class outside and noticing nature.
The deadline for entry is noon on Monday 2 October. The six winning entries will be published in the Guardian newspaper and online – two on 23 September, then two in October and two in November.
Guardian
More details on the Guardian‘s website1.
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- . C’mon kids! Here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian in the Guardian.
If you don't fancy this competition, have a look at some other competitions.
Good luck! Let us know how you get on?
Warnings and disclaimers
Make sure you enter the right competition for you.
- The details given are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of publication. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
- Always check the details of competitions closely. Make sure you and your entry match any stipulated criteria.
- Watch out for fees and prize amounts. Avoid competitions with fees that don't offer a cash prize.
- Check the closing date. Try to enter earlier rather than later to give the judges time to read and appreciate your entry.
- Some competitions may refuse entries that have been entered in other competitions. They may ask you to withdraw that entry from those other competitions.
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- Inclusion here is not an endorsement.
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