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Competition for young writers
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I’ve just been on the phone with the people at Right Words, who are running a competition for young writers. The idea is to produce a piece of writing inspired by the issue of child soldiers, and it’s a reminder of just how powerful a means of communication – and understanding – writing can be.
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