Betjeman Poetry Prize 2016

Young people aged ten to 13 years are invited to write a poem on the theme of 'place' for the 2016 Betjeman Poetry Prize. The deadline is 31st July 2016.

www.betjemanpoetryprize.co.uk/

Can you create the 'world's worst child'?

Have you seen or read David Walliams' new book, The World's Worst Children? Here's your chance to create your own 'worst child' in a global competition run by publisher HarperCollins Children's Books.

www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/can-you-create-the-11th-worlds-worst-child/

More authors to YA convention

The latest authors taking part in this year's YALC - the UK's Young Adult Literature Convention at the London Film and Comic Con - have been announced, including US authors Michael Grant and VE Schwab, YA Book Prize winner Louise O'Neill and Waterstones Children's Laureate Chris Riddell.

Meg Rosoff wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Author Meg Rosoff, who was born in the US but now lives and works in London, has been recognised for her work in writing for young adult readers by winning the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2016.

ReadingZone Picture Book WBD Competition 2016

We are inviting those aged four to 18 years to make a picture book (closing date 23 April). Prizes include a free author event for the overall winner and 50 printed copies of their winning picture book for each category winner.

readingzone.com/index.php?zone=sz&page=picture_book

Jacqueline Wilson Creative Writing Prize

Children aged seven to 12 years are invited to enter The Jacqueline Wilson Creative Writing Prize - with the winning story to be published in a forthcoming book by Jacqueline Wilson! The closing date is Friday 6th May.

www.JacquelineWilson.co.uk

First YALC authors announced

US stars David Levithan and Maggie Stiefvater are among the first authors to be announced for this year's YALC - the UK's Young Adult Literature Convention at the London Film and Comic Con - alongside YALC founder Malorie Blackman.

Carnegie & Greenaway medal shortlists announced

This year's Carnegie Medal shortlist, dominated by YA novels, has been announced along with the shortlist for the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration, which this year is focused on picture books for younger children.