Once upon a time in Gilesgate, an Optometrist started a short story competition. This is what happened in 2021…
Written by kids for kids, The Gilesgate Story Challenge is a yearly writing competition where the children of Durham submit their stories based on a variety of themes. The stories are judged by a panel of local authors and booksellers and then two winners are chosen to have their stories illustrated!
In 2021 the theme of the book was 'Nature’
The Gilesgate Story Challenge is funded by Simon Berry Optometrists, with profits from the book going to charity. The charity chosen for the 2021 edition was The Durham Wildlife Trust?
