The 2021 Branford Boase Award ceremony will be broadcast from 6.30pm on Thursday 15 July as a special festival event open to all those interested in children’s literature.
The audience will hear 2020 winner, Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth, announce the winners. There will be contributions too from previous winning authors and supporters, including a special message from Dame Jacqueline Wilson.
All seven shortlisted authors will feature and the event will culminate with an interview with the winners.
Take your FREE ringside seat at 6.30pm 15 July at the LoveReading LitFest!
The Henrietta Branford Writing competition is now open!
The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition is an annual competition for young people which runs in conjunction with the prestigious Branford Boase Award (BBA). The competition is open to anyone aged 19 or under. Each year there are hundreds of entries from all over the UK, often thanks to the encouragement of teachers and school librarians, who encourage children to take part.
Anne Marley
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Andrea Reece
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