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Broadcaster Lucy Kennedy and friends encourage young writers to take part in Specsavers' short-story competition

Lucy Kennedy is calling on budding authors to unleash their creativity. The broadcaster, children’s books author, and mum of three has teamed up with Specsavers to launch its nationwide children’s short story competition.

This competition is designed as a fun way of helping children discover the pleasure of reading and writing.