Puffin Books have launched a major competition to celebrate the launch of The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan. The prize includes a special assembly with Rick Riordan via skype, and the chance for a classroom trip to the local Sea Life centre. Visit the book link to find out more!
Newcomen engine poetry competition
In partnership with the Black Country Living Museum, a poetry competition has been launched to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Newcomen steam engine. The competition is open to all ages and the closing date is Friday 22nd June. Full details are available by downloading the competition entry pack.
Henrietta Branford Writing Competition
Aged 7-19 and love writing? All you need to do is complete the start of a story. Visit the writing competition page for full details.
This exciting competition which ran from November 2010 to January 2011, asked young people to write an opening chapter to a ‘Sarah Jane’ adventure story.
A 9 year-old girl from the Glynne Primary (pictured) was the winner of the competition and was presented with a signed photo of the actors from the series. A member of the Dudley Libraries Children’s and Young Peoples Team was present at this award on 9th February 2011. Two runners-up were 11 year-old girls from Wordsley School and Ridgewood High School, who also received prizes.
This competition was run by Dudley Libraries and Dudley Youth Positive Activities and Citizenship Scheme, funded by West Midlands Police’s Building Blocks Grant.
