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Igniting a passion for writing in every child

   Free writing resources for teachers and parents

   Opportunity to become a published writer in a real book

   A free book for every school with published students

   Create confident and engaged writers

   Incredible prizes for schools and students

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5-7

Super Me

A brand-new drawing contest for 5-7 year-olds.

Elementary

Spook Squad

Exciting new creative writing contest ideal for 6-13 year-olds

Middle & High

Stranger Sagas

The brand new creative writing contest to inspire 10-18 year-olds.

All

Winter Wonderland

Write a poem in any style and capture the essence of winter.

Middle & High

Fright Club

Creative writing contest ideal for 10-18 year-olds

How it works...

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Use the amazing FREE resources and engaging themes to inspire children and young adults to get writing.
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Send your work to Young Writers - our editors read every poem and story we receive!
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It’s time to celebrate as children become authors published in a real book!
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See confidence and engagement soar!
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Welcome to Young Writers

Inspiring Young Writers since 1991

"Thank you for the intriguing prompts and engaging activities! I look forward to these contests each year."
Mike Carter, Millis Middle/High School, MA
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"This is my sixth year using YW to publish my students' writing and they are so easy to work with! My students are always excited to use the provided theme and challenge themselves to be chosen!"
Katie Miller, Blue Eye High School
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