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2025 I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Presents

Each year, young writers in the 3rd-12th grade all across the globe have the chance to be published authors and illustrators. This year's theme is Heroes & Superheroes. iWRITE will be accepting Fiction and Non-Fiction short stories, poetry, and illustrations from August 2024 through May 2025. The finalists will be named in September 2025. Our winners will be announced on our website and published in the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids 16th Volume Anthology. One hundred and twenty-five winners will be chosen and receive one complimentary copy of the Anthology. Editor's Choice Recipients will have the chance to read their work at iWRITE's Annual Book Signing Festival and receive additional media opportunities.


Be sure to check out the official contest rules HERE.

For more information on the contest, the organization, and our programs, visit www.iwrite.org!


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2025 I Am Texas Contest Presents 

The I Am Texas contest is open to writers and artists from around Texas in the 2nd-12th grade. Middle School and High School students may submit Fiction or Non-Fiction writing inspired by artifacts from The Bryan Museum collection. To see this year's featured artifacts, go to www.iamtx.org or visit The Bryan Museum in Galveston to see them in person. Students in elementary school should write a letter to someone, past or present, who has contributed to Texas's history or culture. Artwork should follow the I Am Texas theme; however, creative interpretation is encouraged. The Bryan Museum will accept students' works from October 2024 through April 2025.


Be sure to check out the official contest rules HERE.

For more information on the contest, the organization, and our programs, visit www.thebryanmuseum.org!


 


 

2025 I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Presents     Publishing is a powerful incentive for learning and a unique way to validate that a child’s voice should be heard.  Each year, young writers in the 3rd-12th grade all across the globe have the chance to be published authors and illustrators. This first taste of success can last a lifetime! The iWRITE Non-Profit Organization offers students the opportunity to submit their writing and artwork to our annual publishing contest. This year's theme is Heroes & Superheroes. Fiction and Non-fiction short stories, poetry, and art submissions are accepted from August 2024 through May 2025. The finalists will be named in September 2025. Our winners will be announced on our website and published in the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids 16th Volume Anthology. One hundred and twenty-five winners will be chosen and will receive one complimentary copy of the Anthology. 

Rules and Requirements: Please visit HERE.


iWRITE is a Non-Profit Organization. No entry fee is required. Work is judged by the iWRITE guidelines so please be sure to review them before beginning. iWRITE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in its programs and contests.



Thank you to our Publishing Contest Sponsor for covering this year's contest fee!
 

 



 



2025 I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Presents     Publishing is a powerful incentive for learning and a unique way to validate that a child’s voice should be heard.  Each year, young writers in the 3rd-12th grade all across the globe have the chance to be published authors and illustrators. This first taste of success can last a lifetime! The iWRITE Non-Profit Organization offers students the opportunity to submit their writing and artwork to our annual publishing contest. This year's theme is Heroes & Superheroes. Fiction and Non-fiction short stories, poetry, and art submissions are accepted from August 2024 through May 2025. The finalists will be named in September 2025. Our winners will be announced on our website and published in the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids 16th Volume Anthology. One hundred and twenty-five winners will be chosen and will receive one complimentary copy of the Anthology. 

Rules and Requirements: Please visit HERE.


iWRITE is a Non-Profit Organization. No entry fee required. Work is judged by the iWRITE guidelines so please be sure to review them before beginning. iWRITE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in its programs and contests.


Thank you to our Publishing Contest Sponsor for covering this year's contest fee!




 

 



 




2025 I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Presents

Publishing is a powerful incentive for learning and a unique way to validate that a child’s voice should be heard.  Each year, young writers in the 3rd-12th grade all across the globe have the chance to be published authors and illustrators. This first taste of success can last a lifetime! The iWRITE Non-Profit Organization offers students the opportunity to submit their writing and artwork to our annual publishing contest. This year's theme is Heroes & Superheroes. Fiction and Non-fiction short stories, poetry, and art submissions are accepted from August 2024 through May 2025. The finalists will be named in September 2025. Our winners will be announced on our website and published in the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids 16th Volume Anthology. One hundred and twenty-five winners will be chosen and will receive one complimentary copy of the Anthology. 

Rules and Requirements: Please visit HERE.


iWRITE is a Non-Profit Organization. No entry fee is required. Work is judged by the iWRITE guidelines so please be sure to review them before beginning. iWRITE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in its programs and contests.


Thank you to our Publishing Contest Sponsor for covering this year's contest fee!