The Orwell Youth Prize 2026

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 open for entries on the theme of 'Truth', please enter your writing via your entry form.