Write a short story – it could be autobiographical, based on an historical or contemporary figure, humorous, serious, topical, but it must have a reference to some aspect of Black History Month and be no more than 800 words.

Age categories: Under 12s, 13 – 17 and over 18s.

Closing date: Mon 19 Oct 2015 at 5pm.

The winner in each category will receive a prize.

Entries should be emailed to blackhistorymonth@bham.ac.uk with the Header title stating Short Story Competition 2015 with your name, email address, contact/mobile number and the age category you wish to enter.

For more information email s.c.sinclair@bham.ac.uk

birmingham.ac.uk/blackhistorymonth