Shetland Library Young Writer Competition
The Young Shetland Writer award is run annually by Shetland Library. There are three categories: age 7 – 9 , age 10 – 12 and 13 – 18. An additional prize for best piece of writing in the Shaetlan language will also be awarded. It is open to all young people in Shetland, and is publicised through schools and the public library.
Competition Closed
The Shetland Library Young Writer competition 2026 is now closed, and the judges are currently working through the huge number of entries received - well done everyone who entered!