Calling all young wordsmiths! The Junior Writers Summer Challenge 2025 invites kids from all age groups to showcase their storytelling talent, creativity, and imagination. With four age categories and amazing prizes, it’s your chance to let your words shine. Whether you’re a poet, storyteller, or aspiring journalist, this competition is your stage. Submit your masterpiece today!
Themes:
Ages 5-8
The Last Day (with a Twist!)
Showcase your creativity with short, rhymes, or mini stories.
100-300 Words
Ages 9-11
The Last Day (with a Twist!)
Share your adventures, write a fable, or a world of your own.
300-500 Words
Ages 12-14
My Year in Review
Dive into creative essays, or thought-provoking writing.
500-800 Words
Ages 15-18
My Year in Review
Show your talent with compelling stories or persuasive writing.
800-1,500 Words
🧒 Ages 5–8 & 9–11: “The Last Day (With a Twist!)”
It’s the last day of school… but something strange is happening. What if your classroom turned into a time machine? What if your friends suddenly had superpowers? Or what if your teacher was a secret agent who disappeared mid-lesson? This is your chance to rewrite your final school day as a fantasy, sci-fi, or mystery story. Let your imagination go wild — the weirder, the better! We want talking animals, magical backpacks, and unexpected adventures. Just remember: it’s your story, your twist, and your chance to make the last day unforgettable.
👩🎓 Ages 12–14 & 15–18: “My Year in Review”
Think back on your school year: the wins, the fails, the lessons, and the laughs. This theme is a nonfiction challenge — a chance for you to get personal, honest, and reflective. What challenged you? What inspired you? What’s one moment you’ll never forget? Share a quote that stayed with you or a proud moment that defined your year. Whether it’s funny, deep, emotional, or all of the above, we want to hear your voice and your truth. This is your space to look back and grow forward.
Entries must be original and written by the participant. Any use of AI/Reference will disqualify them from participation in any competition.
Awards to Win!
Compete, create, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Win Awards Too!
A premier platform for kids to showcase their writing talent through exciting competitions, and win Awards.
Little Wordsmiths
5-8 Years old
Nurturing the seeds of storytelling in the bright and curious minds of young dreamers.
- Story Sprout
- Tiny Tale Award
- Imagination Starter Award
Bold Wordsmiths
9-11 Years old
Celebrating the budding creativity of young writers just beginning their storytelling journey.
- Rising Pen Award
- Creative Words Award
- Boundless Scribbler
Aspiring Authors
12-14 Years old
Recognizing the vision and creativity of tomorrow’s literary leaders.
- Narrative Voyager
- Junior Trailblazer
- Dream Sketcher
Masterful Wordcrafters
15-18 Years old
Celebrating the creativity and mastery of the future voices of literature.
- Junior Alchemist
- Literary Prodigy
- Junior Laureate
Submission Guidelines
We’re excited to read your stories, poems, and articles! Before you submit, please make sure your work follows these simple guidelines:
✅ Age Group: Open to writers aged 5 to 18. Make sure you’re submitting in the correct age category.
✅ Original Work Only: Submissions must be your own original writing. Plagiarized content will not be accepted.
✅ Language: Please use English only.
✅ File Format: Submit as a Word document (.doc/.docx) or PDF.
✅ Word Count: Follow the above mentioned wordcount limit as per the age group.
✅ Editing: Make sure your work is spell-checked and grammatically correct.
✅ One Submission per Contest: Only one entry per participant is allowed for each contest round.
For better understanding read this post of How to submit your story?