Guardian Opens Submissions for Young Country Diary Nature Series
The Guardian has announced that its 'Young Country Diary' series is currently accepting submissions for its spring edition. This initiative invites children aged 8 to 14, based in the UK, to write articles about their recent encounters with nature. Topics may range from observing garden birds and flowers to encountering wildlife like toads. The publication emphasizes that participants do not need to be nature experts, aiming instead to encourage teachers and parents to help children observe their surroundings. Selected articles, typically four per cycle, will be published in the newspaper and online, with contributors receiving payment. The deadline for spring submissions is noon on Monday, 4 May 2026. Submissions should be 200-250 words long, focusing on sensory details and personal reflections. Parents or guardians must submit the entries on behalf of the children. The article also provides writing tips, such as noting sights, sounds, and feelings, and includes examples of previous young writers' work from locations like the Wye Valley and Dartmoor.
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Guardian Opens Submissions for Young Country Diary Nature Series
The Guardian has announced that its 'Young Country Diary' series is currently accepting submissions for its spring edition. This initiative invites children aged 8 to 14, based in the UK, to write articles about their recent encounters with nature. Topics may range from observing garden birds and flowers to encountering wildlife like toads. The publication emphasizes that participants do not need to be nature experts, aiming instead to encourage teachers and parents to help children observe their surroundings. Selected articles, typically four per cycle, will be published in the newspaper and online, with contributors receiving payment. The deadline for spring submissions is noon on Monday, 4 May 2026. Submissions should be 200-250 words long, focusing on sensory details and personal reflections. Parents or guardians must submit the entries on behalf of the children. The article also provides writing tips, such as noting sights, sounds, and feelings, and includes examples of previous young writers' work from locations like the Wye Valley and Dartmoor.
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