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Lauren Layfield presents this year’s exceptional showcase of the five shortlisted stories for the 2026 �鶹�� Young Writers’ Award, with the University of Cambridge. Alongside the 21st anniversary of the National Short Story Award, this year’s �鶹�� Young Writers’ Award with the University of Cambridge is open to all writers between the ages of 14 – 18, and was created to discover and inspire the next generation of writers. It is a cross-network collaboration between �鶹�� Radio 4 and Radio 1. The winner receives a personalised mentoring session with an author to enhance their writing skills. Listen now to hear all of the 2026 �鶹�� Young Writers’ Award shortlisted stories, and a little from the writers themselves! Podcast produced by Bethany Woodhead Have you got a story to tell? Submissions will open again in the new year for the 2027 awards – keep a look out!