The #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2026 is now closed! Thank you so much to all who entered. Our judging teams will now begin the long process of assessing all the entries before the shortlist announcement in June. Watch this space!
Last chance to submit your entry for the #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2026! You have until midnight tonight - Sunday 8th March - to complete your online form and upload your work. discoverkelpies.co.u... Best of luck to everyone!
It's almost time... the #KelpiesPrize deadline is this weekend! If you have any questions or issues, please try to contact us before lunchtime on Friday as we can't guarantee a response over the weekend. Wishing you all the best of luck with your #KelpiesPrize entries! discoverkelpies.co.u...
Coming soon! The debut children's novel from @squintywitch.bsky.social, winner of the 2020 #KelpiesPrize for Writing.
Find out more and pre-order on our website: discoverkelpies.co.uk/books/fantas...
"Look out too for the middle-grade fantasy adventure The Nightkeeper’s Apprentice by Jude Reid, winner of the annual #KelpiesPrize, awarded by Edinburgh’s @florisbooks.bsky.social dedicated to discovering brilliant new children’s writing talent since 2004" www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
Thinking of using the festive break to work on your drawing or writing? If you live in Scotland and have a passion for children's books, consider entering the #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2026!
Full details and the link to the entry forms: discoverkelpies.co.u...
The #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2026 is NOW OPEN for entries!
We're looking for new writers and illustrators who live in Scotland and want to make a career in children's books. If that sounds like you, head to our website for full details!
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We had a wonderful time on Friday evening at the #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration award ceremony! Congratulations to our 2025 winners, Tem Rae Wilder and Joshua Dau, and thank you to special guest presenter Alice Melvin.
See some of the winners' work: discoverkelpies.co.uk/kelpies-priz...
Had a lovely time at the #KelpiesPrize award ceremony tonight. The story extracts were wonderful and the illustrations gorgeous. There’s so much talent in #Scotland! Huge well done to everyone on the shortlists and congratulations to winners Tem Rae Wilder and Joshua Dau. 😍🥂📚
Shortlist released by @discoverkelpies.bsky.social #KelpiesPrize 2025 discoverkelpies.co.uk/kelpies-priz...
Thrilled for all the incredible writers and illustrators shortlisted in this year's #KelpiesPrize with @discoverkelpies.bsky.social. Some truly fabulous entries that I hope to see in printed book form soon. 😁
We're delighted to announce the #KelpiesPrize 2025 shortlist! Congratulations to:
✍️@debsca.bsky.social, Ross MacKay, Steve McKenna, @taslinpollock.bsky.social, @temwilder.bsky.social
🎨Jessica Bolevin, Siena Cameron, Joshua Dau, Grace Owens, Laura K Sayers
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And just like that, time is up! The #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2025 is now CLOSED!
Our judges will be getting stuck into your entries soon, and we'll announce the shortlist in June!
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This is your final reminder to submit your entry for the #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2025!! The judges are ready and excited to dive into all the submissions on Monday morning. All the information and links are on our website for you: discoverkelpies.co.u...
Last call for entries to the #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2025!
You have until midnight TOMORROW, Friday 7th March to submit. All the details and links to the entry forms are here: discoverkelpies.co.u...
We're absolutely delighted to see so many #KelpiesPrize entries in already! Well done to every writer and artist who has entered so far, it's nice to be proved right when we say there's so much talent here on our doorstep!
Still time to get your entry in: discoverkelpies.co.u...
We're on the home straight for real now, just five days left to submit your #KelpiesPrize entry!
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Got questions? Kirsten from Kelpies HQ is on hand this week and ready to help!
One week to go to get your #KelpiesPrize entry submitted! (Anyone else getting deja vu here? 😅) Our judging team are getting ready to dive into your spectacular stories and amazing artwork - Writers and Illustrators of Scotland, we want you! discoverkelpies.co.u...
Announcement! We're extending the deadline for the #KelpiesPrize for Writing and Illustration 2025! You now have until midnight on Friday 7th March - if you've been thinking about it but haven't yet taken the plunge, this is your sign!
Full details: discoverkelpies.co.u...
The Kelpies Prize for Writing and Illustration Entries close at midnight on Friday 28th February 2025
Here at Kelpies, it has always been important to give new writers and illustrators here in Scotland the opportunity to tell their stories. Could the #KelpiesPrize be your next step towards a career in #ChildrensBooks?
Find out more: discoverkelpies.co.u...
Just one week left to submit your #KelpiesPrize entry!
We're looking for new writers and illustrators, based in Scotland, with unique perspectives and stories to tell. If that sounds like you, follow the link to find out more: discoverkelpies.co.u...
What would a children's book about "Journeys Around Scotland" look like? If you are already drawing pictures in your head, you should enter the #KelpiesPrize for Illustration 2025!
Head to our website for full details: discoverkelpies.co.u...
The Kelpies Prize for Writing Entries close at midnight Friday 28th February 2025 Swipe for what to submit (in brief!)
1. A book idea The first 5 chapters of a book for children (fiction or non-fiction) OR a whole picture book story (words only)
2. A full synopsis Or summary of your book. Describe the storyline of your book so we can see how it will develop. And yes, we want spoilers!
3. A prompt piece A short piece of writing for children that begins with either of these two lines: It seemed like such an ordinary day... OR I opened the door and found...
"It seemed like such an ordinary day..."
Think you can turn this sentence into an glorious, gripping story for children? If you live in Scotland and have stories to tell, you should enter the #KelpiesPrize for Writing!
All the info: discoverkelpies.co.u...
It's the final month of #KelpiesPrize entries, and our judges can't wait to discover your stories!
If you're a writer in Scotland with a passion for #ChildrensBooks, esp. if your background is under-represented in #KidLit, this prize is for you! ✍️
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Are you a writer or illustrator based in Scotland, with a passion for children's books? The #KelpiesPrize might be for you!
We now have video guides taking you through the entry process:
Writing ✍️ youtu.be/Xng2ll_PQVc
Illustration 🖌️ youtu.be/-DqeE4QIHj0
Are you a writer or illustrator who lives in Scotland with a passion for children's books? The #KelpiesPrize 2025 is open for entries!
Find out more about how to enter here: discoverkelpies.co.uk/kelpies-priz...
"Edinburgh-based publisher @florisbooks.bsky.social celebrated the 20th anniversary of the #KelpiesPrize for Writing and named Callum Beesley as their winner for this year" www.heraldscotland.com/news/2452897...
Do you live in Scotland, have a passion for children's writing and a unique story to tell? The #KelpiesPrize for Writing is now open for entries! Head to @florisbooks.bsky.social website for all the information, deadline 29th Feb 2024! discoverkelpies.co.uk/kelpies-priz...
