Elementary
Spook Squad
The latest creative writing contest ideal for 6-13 year-olds
Middle & High
Stranger Sagas
The latest creative writing contest to inspire 10-18 year-olds.
All
Pet Poetry
Keep up the love for creativity with this poetry contest for 4-18 year-olds.
Ideal for Pre-K & Kindergarten
My First Poem 2026
A brand new contest to introduce poetry to your students!
Extended Closing Date
Friday 13th March 2026
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
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Anne Piccoli, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School, NY
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"This is a wonderful program for students to express themselves in a fun way!"
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