Cranbrook Literature Festival offers children’s events and competitions for all ages. During the October 2025 festival there were lots of entries for our ‘Design a Bookmark’ competition, ‘Extreme Reading’ photos and ‘500 Words Short Story’ competition.

Here are the winners:

Short Story Competition

Age 5-7 Winner
Elodie, Cranbrook Primary School

Age 8-11 Winner
Alyssia, Hawkhurst Primary School

Joint 2nd Place
Megan, Cranbrook Primary School
Roland, Cranbrook Primary School

Bookmark Competition

Age 5-7 Winner
Amy, Hawkhurst Primary School

2nd Place
Molly, Hawkhurst Primary School

Age 8-11 Winner
Emma, Cranbrook Primary School

2nd Place
Summer, Hawkhurst Primary School

Extreme Reading Competition

Age 8-11 Winner
Toby, Sissinghurst Primary School