Henley Literary Festival announce the launch of their 2018 children’s writing competition with Dragonfly Tea – an imaginative incentive to inspire young minds from 5-15 years old.

This year’s story theme is The Wild Garden, so let your imagination take flight! They’re looking forward to reading tales of wilderness; from exotic jungles full of mystery to secret gardens high in the misty mountains (where Dragonfly’s tea grows), and even your very own garden pond where you may spot a real dragonfly or two…

There are three age categories (ages 5-7, 8-11, 12-15) with winners from each receiving book vouchers for themselves and their schools. Shortlisted entries will be read and reviewed by our outstanding judges, Baroness Floella Benjamin and Hugless Douglas creator David Melling.

Finalists from all categories will be invited to the Henley Literary Festival on Sunday 7th October for a special prizegiving ceremony.

Entries close just before midnight on 31st July 2018. Good luck!

Entry forms and details