2022-23 winners
Inspired by the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Empire Windrush, the Royal Mint Museum hosted a short-story competition open to all year five and year six primary school pupils in the United Kingdom.
The winner was selected by guest judge and celebrated children’s author, Onjali Q. Raúf and illustrated by guest artist Chanté Timothy. You can check out previous competition winners below.
Winner
Runners up
Crossing continents by Ava Guan
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a child visits the Notting Hill Carnival.
Ali's Quest by Isaac Rossell
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a Syrian pianist finds his family.
Leah's story by Leah Ngoga
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, Leah goes to school in Kenya.
Rain by Srinika Injeti
In this runner up entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, Rubica dreams of her garden in India.
Highly commended
The long lost relative by Andrew Flynn
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, an old photo sends Nathaniel on a trip.
Nataraja by Anjana Arulthas
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a love of dance brings a family together.
Windrush by Ione Knight
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, Asha writes in her diary.
Mali's journey by Mali Charles
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, Mali takes a trip around the world.
Windrush - my journey by Mia Sanders
In this highly commended entry in the Royal Mint Museum's short story competition, a girl remembers her journey on HMT Windrush.