Atom Learning
Young Author Award 2025
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Falling Into The Story
“I turned the page, and the room disappeared. Now I'm inside the story...”
Atom Learning’s Young Author Award invites children to experience the magic of truly getting lost in a book – quite literally. One moment they are reading quietly, and the next… the page glows, the world spins, and suddenly, they are inside the story.
What world have they landed in? Who do they meet? What happens next?
Using just 500 words, children can let their imagination run wild and build a story around this exciting twist.
"Whether it’s a hidden kingdom, a faraway planet, or an enchanted forest, the only limit is their imagination."
Key dates
Competition opens
Competition closes
Winners announced
How does the competition work?
Entrants can submit a creative response to the prompt up to 500 words. All entrants must be aged between 7 and 11 on the day the competition closes. Submissions must be written by the child and must not be supported by an adult or AI. We’re looking for aspiring writers, not perfect wordsmiths!
1st Place Winner
- A magical 1-night family trip to Disneyland Paris (for up to 4 people, worth £2,500)
- 6 month free Atom Home subscription
- The winner’s story will be transformed into custom-illustrated cover art, printed and shipped to their door!
Three Runners-Up:
- A custom illustrated digital cover of their story
- 50 book voucher
- 3 month free Atom Home subscription
Special Awards
A 3 month free Atom Home subscription will be awarded to each winner of the following category:
- Best Plot Twist
- Most Creative
- Most Inspiring
Inspire your child with a free writer’s kit
To help every young author get started, we’re offering free downloadable Writer’s Kits! Simply fill out the form links below to receive:
- Story structure guide
- Vocabulary builder list
- Writing checklist (including key dates)
- Examples from previous winning entries
- Top tips for planning and writing a story
Why enter?
Celebrate their talents.
Strengthen their writing skills.
