We’re thrilled to unveil the winning entries in this year’s writing challenge.
2021 was truly a bumper year for entries. We were blown away by the quality and depth of the stories and poems submitted and we could have given out many more prizes!
Huge thanks to everyone who took part. We hope that, even if you weren’t successful, you’ll join us again for our 5th year in 2022.
Now, get comfy, and settle down to read. You might need a hanky for a couple of these!
Adult Fiction
Winner Rebecca Ferguson: We Were Dancing
Runner-up Pauline Evans: Belief
Adult Poetry
Winner Maggie Barrowman: For Angie
Written by Maggie for her sister.
Runner-up Nikki Kemp: Bonnie Wee Scotland
Nikki works within addiction services in Falkirk to raise awareness, reduce stigma, challenge and tackle inequalities, and make change.
Teen
Winner James Shearer, age 15: Broken Dreams
Junior Fiction (9-12)
Winner Aesha Marie Heron, age 12: A Deep, Dark Worry
Runner-up Millie Clark, age 11 Evacuation
Runner-up Eden Foltier, age 9: Aboot a Weed
Junior Fiction (8 and under)
Winner Grace Kidd, age 7: Charlie the Little Robot
Runner-up Hannah Guthrie, age 7: The Runaway Marble
Family Rammy
We award the Family Rammy prize to the family who sends in entries together. There was some stiff competition this year, but previous winners The Pollocks triumphed again!