The Orwell Youth Prize 2025

Far more than just a prize, the Orwell Youth Prize provides free feedback and online resources to support all young writers on every step of your writing journey.

Write about your world, in any form you choose, and get personalised feedback and the chance to win a cash prize and books for you and your school.

The Prize is open to anyone in years 7-13 who is at school or college in the United Kingdom.

This year's Prize is closed for entries, with the winners to be revealed on 25 June 2025. Stay tuned for next year's theme!