Listen to the five shortlisted stories from the 2023 BBC Young Writers' Award. Presented by Katie Thistleton and produced by Rick Woska.

CreationWritten by Daisy KayeRead by Ruth EverettProduced by Ben Hollands

FridaysWritten by Evie AlamRead by Laila ZaidiProduced by Ben Hollands

Jessie's GodWritten by Elissa JonesRead by Kate O'FlynnProduced by Lisa Kinga Wahinya

SkipperWritten by Iona McNeishRead by Abbie AndrewsProduced by Rick Woska

The WordsmithWritten by Atlas Weyland EdenRead by Luke TreadawayProduced by Rick Woska