BCyA Award · Mensa Member · Blue Peter Gold Badge

Meet Jayce Joyce — the 8-year-old changing children's literacy one story at a time

Jayce Joyce BCyA is an 8-year-old Mensa member, author, and literacy advocate from Birmingham, UK. The world's youngest author to publish a book series simultaneously. BBC Blue Peter Gold Badge recipient. British Citizen Youth Award holder — the young person's equivalent of an MBE. Over 10,000 children across the UK and beyond have been reached by his books, workshops, and storytelling sessions.

Jayce Joyce BCyA holding his BBC Blue Peter Gold Badge
2,000+ books read
10,000+ children reached
5.0 Google rating
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Jayce Joyce BCyA, children's author and literacy advocate, portrait
"I want everyone to read what I write and to use their imagination and write their own stories too."
— Jayce Joyce, age 3
2,000+books read
10,000+children reached
40+author visits
Age 4first published

About Jayce

A story that began at 15 months old

At 15 months, Jayce couldn't yet form full sentences — but he could grip a pencil like an adult and spend hours poring over picture books. By age 3, he was writing entire scripts of his family's days out and sticking them to walls, doors, and telephone poles — because he wanted the whole neighbourhood to read what he wrote.

At age 4, on World Book Day 2023, he published two books simultaneously and made history. At 8, he has read over 2,000 books, reached over 10,000 children across the UK and beyond, and published the UK's first nationwide child-led anthology.

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Awards & Recognition

Recognised by the very best

Youngest Editor of a Published Anthology (male)

Youngest Editor of a Published Anthology (male)

Guinness World Records — 13 February 2026

Officially confirmed by Guinness World Records. Jayce achieved the title at age 7 editing Our Stories, Our World, a child-led anthology of children's writing.

British Citizen Youth Award post-event press release — Jayce Joyce BCyA

BCyA Medal of Honour

House of Lords

The young person's equivalent of an MBE. Youngest recipient among 20 outstanding youths. October 2024.

Jayce Joyce BCyA holding his BBC Blue Peter Gold Badge — December 2025

BBC Blue Peter Gold Badge

Blue Peter, BBC — December 2025

The highest Blue Peter honour. Past recipients include HM Queen Elizabeth II, JK Rowling, Sir David Attenborough, and Marcus Rashford. One of the youngest ever.

Jayce Joyce with his MENSA membership certificate — IQ in the top 0.1%

Mensa Member — IQ 150

British Mensa

Top 0.1% for his age group. Assessed by Lyn Kendall, British Mensa's Gifted Child Consultant, at age 4 years 11 months.

Jayce Joyce with his International Book of World Records certificate — auto-generated thumbnail variant

International Book of Records

World Record — 2023

World's Youngest Author to Publish a Book Series Simultaneously. 2nd March 2023.

Jayce Joyce at the BYITC Inspire Awards 2024 — Promising Laureate of the Year, House of Commons

Promising Laureate of the Year

House of Commons

BYITC Inspire Awards — one of 28 outstanding young people recognised at the Houses of Parliament. 2024.

Jayce Joyce holding the TruLittle Hero Award trophy at an awards ceremony

TruLittle Hero Awards

Academic & Scribe

Dual recognition for academic achievement and written work. 2024.

Jayce Joyce receiving the Potential Unlocked Young Author of the Year award

Young Author of the Year

Potential Unlocked — 2025

National recognition for published works and contribution to children's literacy. 2025.

Jayce Joyce at the World Literacy Summit 2025

World Literacy Summit

University of Oxford — 2025

Youngest finalist at the international gathering of literacy leaders held at the University of Oxford. 2025.

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Published Works

Latest from Jayce's World

Our Stories Our World — front cover · BBC Blue Peter Gold Badge on back
New · February 2026

Our Stories, Our World — Paperback

Ages 6–10 £8.99

The UK's first nationwide child-led anthology. 20 young authors, ages 6–10. 1,000 copies sold — Guinness World Record officially confirmed 2026.

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Our Stories Our World — digital flipbook edition cover
New · Digital Edition

Our Stories, Our World — Digital

Digital · Instant £1.00

Instant access in your browser — no app, no download. Personally licensed, watermarked, and secured against copying or sharing.

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Jayce's Alphabet Rules — front cover
World Book Day 2024

Jayce's Alphabet Rules

Ages 0–7 £8.99 signed

From A to Z — letters have never been so much fun. EYFS Literacy and KS1 Phonics aligned. Personally signed by Jayce.

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Jayce's World Deluxe Learning Gift Box — contents spread out

Featured at the London Book Fair · Outstanding reviews

Featured Product

The Deluxe Learning Gift Box — everything a curious young mind needs

  • All 3 published books by Jayce Joyce BCyA (signed)
  • 3 Jayce's World themed bookmarks
  • Alphabet Activity Books 1 & 2
  • Creative Writing Workbook
  • 35 Reward Stickers — "Every child is a superstar"
  • Diverse Alphabet & Feelings Flashcards
  • Jayce's World Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Custom Jayce's World Pencil
Ages 0–7 EYFS Aligned Free UK Delivery
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Independent Press

Born to amplify children's voices

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Open to all young authors

No agent required. Direct submissions welcome from ages 4–16 and their families.

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Always free to publish

We are not a vanity press. No fees. Professional editing, cover design, and ISBN included.

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Committed to diversity

We actively seek stories from underrepresented communities and non-traditional narratives.

✍ Submissions Open

Is your child ready to be a published author?

We respond to every submission personally. 12-week review window. Diverse young voices especially welcome.

  1. 1 Write your story or book
  2. 2 Send synopsis + first 3 chapters
  3. 3 Receive our response within 12 weeks
  4. 4 Get published with full professional support
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enquiries@jaycesworld.co.uk · No fees, ever.

For Schools & Libraries

Book Jayce for your school or event

10,000+ children reached across the UK and beyond. Jayce visits primary schools, libraries, care homes, and community venues — delivering storytime sessions, creative writing workshops, and Q&As that make children want to write their own stories.

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Storytime Sessions

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Creative Writing

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Author Q&A

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Book Signing

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Community Visits

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Summer Programme

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40+author visits
5+writing workshops
10,000+children reached
5.0Google rating

"We had the pleasure of taking 60 Year 2 children to the Library of Birmingham on World Book Day to visit Jayce. The experience was truly enriching and inspiring for the children, especially since Jayce was the same age as them. Jayce captivated their imaginations by reading his book and patiently answered their numerous questions. The children left with a renewed love for reading."

KS1 English Lead — Nelson Primary School
🏆 Now Open — Summer 2026

READ. WRITE. LEAD.

Books From Children To Children

A National Child-Led Literacy Movement · Summer Writing Competition 2026

Free to enter. For UK primary school children aged 4–11. This year's theme: Climate Change. Deadline: 11 September 2026. Winners are professionally published in the 2026 anthology.

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Who Can Enter

Ages 4–11 · All abilities · Free · Parental consent required

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What to Submit

Original story or poem · Climate Change theme · info@jaycesworldoflearning.co.uk

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The Prize

Published in anthology · Professional editing · Author credit · National book launch

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What people say

5.0/5 — 27 Google Reviews

★★★★★

"We had the pleasure of taking 60 Year 2 children to the Library of Birmingham on World Book Day to visit Jayce. The experience was truly enriching and inspiring for the children, especially since Jayce was the same age as them. Jayce captivated their imaginations by reading his book and patiently answered their numerous questions. His enthusiasm for literature and his ability to connect with young minds made the visit memorable and inspiring."

KS1 English LeadNelson Primary School
★★★★★

"Jayce came to Short Wood Primary School and delivered an amazing assembly to our children. His enthusiasm and passion for reading and writing inspired our children to want to become writers themselves. We are so pleased that Jayce was able to visit us!"

Assistant HeadteacherShort Wood Primary School
★★★★★

"It has been an absolute pleasure and my delight to have met such an outstandingly gifted young man. His future is indeed extremely bright and exciting. I wish him all the very best."

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Latest news & stories

BREAKING NEWS: Jayce Joyce Becomes a Guinness World Records™ Title Holder at Just 7 Years Old!
News & Updates

BREAKING NEWS: Jayce Joyce Becomes a Guinness World Records™ Title Holder at Just 7 Years Old!

A historic moment for children’s voices, literacy and the power of storytelling. We are delighted to announce that Jayce Joyce…

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Tettenhall Wood School Library Opening — A Special Day for Inclusive Literacy
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Tettenhall Wood School Library Opening — A Special Day for Inclusive Literacy

I was honoured to be invited to the opening of the new library at Tettenhall Wood School — a fantastic…

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Our Stories, Our World — The Book Launch That Made History at the Library of Birmingham
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Our Stories, Our World — The Book Launch That Made History at the Library of Birmingham

On 11 April 2026, something extraordinary happened at the Library of Birmingham. Over 150 children, families, teachers, and supporters gathered…

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