Winner of 2025 Short Story Competition
The Book Links Short Story Competition is for writers aged 18+, writing stories suitable for children of any age up to 15 years old. This year, we had a record 75 entries into our short story competition. The shortlist was announced
Short Story Competition Shortlist Announced
This year, we had a record 75 entries into our short story competition. A record number! We thank everyone for entering their fabulous stories, and congratulate the following writers: Shortlist: Ali Rutstein - It must have been the broccoli Alicia Maskley - Lafaek Danielle Cerin
Longlist 2025 Book Links Award for Children’s Historical Fiction
The aim of this award is to increase the understanding and appreciation of history by children. These seven titles are outstanding works of historical fiction for children, demonstrating literary merit, historical accuracy, and appeal to young readers. Topics range widely but