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Story Lab
Brand new 500-word story writing contest for 7-18 year-olds
Elementary
Ridiculous Writers
Spark writing joy in your classroom with Ridiculous Writers, perfect for 6-13 year-olds to have fun with writing. Enter now!
Middle & High
Fright Club
Enter now and give your students a boost in writing skills and confidence!
Pre-K & Kindergarten
My First Poem 2026
A fun contest to introduce your students to poetry!
Ideal for 5-8
Super Me
Give your students the power of creativity with this AWESOME DRAWING CONTEST.
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Pet Poetry
Animal-themed poetry contest for 4-18 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!
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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