2026/2027 THEMES
We want to celebrate book reading, book making, and book writing...
We don't need you to write a whole book, don’t worry! But we would like to read your ideas about developing a story inspired by a specific book. You can choose from the following:
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Write a prequel to the book
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Write a sequel to the book
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Write a side story for one of your favourite character
Scroll down for the books list.
For example....
…Let’s imagine the selected book was Harry Potter…
For a prequel, you might choose to focus on the Marauders' era (James, Sirius, Remus, Pettigrew, and Snape), the backstory of Hogwarts Founders, or a "Joker-style" study of Tom Riddle's rise to power. There are many paths to choose from leading up to the beloved story of Harry Potter. You are the one to make them unique.
To find out more about how to start writing check out How to write a story and read about useful tips on getting started, how to get your creativity rolling, or what to do when you’re stuck.
BOOK LIST
Choose one of the books as an inspiration for your story, read it (ideally in English) and write your own story.
CATEGORY 1: 10-12 years old
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Who Killed Snowy? (Kdo zabil Snížka) by Petra Soukupová
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The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf
CATEGORY 2: 13-14 years old
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Dust District (Prašina) by Vojtěch Matocha
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Wonder (Neobyčejný kluk) by R. J. Palacio
CATEGORY 3: 15-16 years old + CATEGORY 4: 17-19 years old
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Podivný případ se psem) by Mark Haddon
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I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále) by Bohumil Hrabal
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Gerta (Vyhnání Gerty Schnirch) by Kateřina Tučková
Genre:
short story
Check out
How to write a story and How to participate

Contact:
Class Acts z.s.
Křížkovského 7
130 00 Prague 3
Radka Foxwell (contest coordinator)
+420 731 262 798
Radka@ClassActs.cz



