QUOTES AND TESTIMONIALS

Read what others have said about First Story…

  • First Story Students

    “First Story is good because you can express yourself in your poems. When someone else reads out my work it makes me feel quite emotional that I have written a piece of writing that I feel good about.”

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  • First Story Writers

    “If you’re able to write, to express yourself in your own voice, to tell stories about your own experiences, and your own world, that’s an incredibly powerful thing, incredibly validating.”

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  • Teachers

    “This has been an absolutely wonderful chance for our students. They are on free school meals, live in tough areas and have really challenging lives.”

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  • Parents

    “It was extremely uplifting for me to see my daughter smile, put pen to paper, be more confident.”

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  • Chris Patten

    “First Story opens the door for many young people…”

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  • Mark Haddon

    “Creative writing can change people’s lives: I’ve seen it happen.”

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  • Jonathan Dimbleby

    “First Story is a terrific idea and is brilliantly delivered.”

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  • Dave Eggers

    “First Story not only does an invaluable thing for the young and under-heard people of England, it does it exceptionally well.”

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  • Boris Johnson

    “I am delighted to support such a magnificent venture.”

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  • Zadie Smith

    “First Story is an inspiring initiative.”

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