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Introducing MOTHERLAND CREATES – a new annual competition celebrating the creative talents of parents and children worldwide. Run in three parts, each element of the competition will be judged by some of the biggest names in their fields, with super prizes to fuel your imaginations.

Launching Monday 1 February 2016, the first competition MOTHERLAND WRITES calls on new mums and dads from across the globe.

As well as receiving jaw-dropping prizes, the winners of each competition will see their work showcased in the next Motherland Zine, as well as online at Motherland.net.

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