Pens Against Poverty Winners

Congratulations to everyone who received Pens Against Poverty Awards in 2023. We received a record number of entries on our theme, Voices for Change, with each winning and highly commended entry available to read below.

Winner’s Announcement

We are delighted to announce this year’s winners. This announcement includes winning schools as well as short previews of winning and highly commended entries.

Winning Poetry Entries

This publication showcases each of the winning and highly commended poetry entries in full. Winners and highly commended entries are selected for each age group across all entrants.

Winning Story Entries

This publication showcases each of the winning and highly commended short story entries in full. Winners and highly commended entries are selected for each age group across all entrants.