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First Story

Creative writing charity for young people

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  • Programmes
    • Young Writers Programme
    • London Voice
    • Connect events
    • Young Writers Festival
    • Young Mentors
    • Young Writers Residential
    • Folio Academy Mentorships
    • Philip Pyke Memorial Prize
    • National Writing Day
  • Writers
    • Our ambassadors
    • Our writers
    • Become a First Story writer
  • Schools
    • Partner schools HUB
    • Resources for partner schools
    • Become a partner school
    • Sample writing by participants
    • Free writing resources
    • Free Festival Toolkit
    • Free copyright education resources
    • BBC Teach x First Story resources
  • Locations
    • East Midlands
    • Greater London
    • North West
    • Yorkshire
  • About
    • About First Story
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    • Impact Report 2023/24
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Lives Changed

Alumni stories

Young Writers Programme alumni describe in their own words their experience of taking part in our programme and its impact.

Harriet’s Story

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Tilly’s Story

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Sarah’s Story

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Ravena Guron’s Story

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Danny Donnelly

Danny’s Story

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Safaa’s Story

Safaa’s StoryRead More

Lily’s Story

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Khaya’s Story

Khaya’s StoryRead More

Daniella’s Story

Daniella’s StoryRead More

Cheyenne’s Story

Cheyenne’s StoryRead More

Emily Freeman

Emily’s Story

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Baran’s Story

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Habiba’s Story

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Priya’s Story

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Weronika’s Story

Weronika’s StoryRead More

Nidaa’s Story

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Alice’s Story

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Aisha

Aisha’s Story

Aisha’s StoryRead More

Diana

Diana’s Story

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Abigail’s Story

Abigail’s StoryRead More

Sally Sanchez

Sally’s Story

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Elizabeth’s Story

Elizabeth’s StoryRead More

Imaru’s Story

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Rose’s Story

Rose’s StoryRead More

Madalena’s Story

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Chloe Holland

Chloe’s Story

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Azfa Ali

Azfa’s Story

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Abdi’s Story

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