An annual poetry competition open to all young people aged 11-17.
International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th.
World Kindness Day
A day to celebrate and promote kindness in all its forms.
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK-wide event that aims to raise awareness of bullying and ways to prevent it.
Children’s Mental Health Week
An annual event to raise awareness and improve mental wellbeing in children and young people.
Klaus Flugge Prize
An annual award that recognises the most exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration.
Henrietta Branford Writing Competition
Annual writing competition for young people aged 8-18 linked to the Branford Boase Award.
Branford Boase Award
Annual award set up to recognise the most promising new writers and their editors.
UKLA International Conference
The 2026 UKLA International Conference will take place in Glasgow.
Cheltenham Literature Festival For Schools
A programme of in-person author events and workshops for primary and secondary schools.
