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
A creative writing contest to engage 10-18 year-olds, teaching them how to write a story.
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.
All
Pet Poetry
Animal-themed poetry contest for 4-18 year-olds.
How it works...
1
Use the amazing FREE resources and engaging themes to inspire children and young adults to get writing.
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2
Send your work to Young Writers - our editors read every poem and story we receive!
3
It’s time to celebrate as children become authors published in a real book!
Welcome to Young Writers
Inspiring Young Writers since 1991
"This is a wonderful program for students to express themselves in a fun way!"
Karen Kinley, Salladasburg Elementary School, PA
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"Peculiar Pets was a great activity!"
Anne Piccoli, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School, NY
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