The next book will be made up entirely of contributions by young people to raise money for the NSPCC.

The Young Person’s Guide to Life will be by under 18s, sharing their thoughts on all manner of themes. Each contributor will be given a theme. They can then write free text around that theme or write/answer in response to questions, the content can also be captured by a grown up who records what the child says verbatim. For example: https://whentheworldpaused.wordpress.com/…/saturday…/

Here’s an example of a piece that will be in the new book, brilliantly recounted by Ed: https://engagingstories.uk/2024/02/29/a-young-persons-guide-to-being-a-child/

Signed consent will be needed from parents or carers.

If  you’re interested in your young person taking part in the book –  which will be published in time for Christmas 2024 – have a watch of this little film and then please do get in touch: engagingstories@yahoo.com or fill in the form below.

The deadline for contributions is Friday 25th October 2025.

You can download our information sheet below and find out how your young person can take part.