2024 Young Author Writing Contest begins March 1

On Friday, March 1, Round Rock Public Library’s 2024 Young Author Writing Contest will begin. Young authors may submit an original microfiction story or poem between March 1 through March 30. Participants can submit their story or poem through the online contest entry form that will be available on our website beginning Friday, March 1.

2024 Writing Events

• Saturday, March 4, 2024 at 4 pm: Teen Writing Group (ages 13-18)
• Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 6 pm: Haiku Bookmark Workshop (preregistration) (ages 10-15)
• Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11 am: Local Author Event – City of Round Rock (roundrocktexas.gov)
• March 2024: Austin PBS KIDS Writer’s Showcase 2024 (Grades K-5)

Writing Contest Prizes

• The writers of the top three stories or poems will receive:
  • 1st Place: $30 gift card from Barnes and Noble
  • 2nd Place: $20 gift card from Barnes and Noble
  • 3rd Place: $10 gift card from Barnes and Noble 
• The contest has two age categories: ages 8-12 and 13-18. First, second, and third-place winners will be chosen from each of these two age categories.
• Winning entries will be published on Round Rock Public Library’s website.
• All entries will be included in a print book that will become part of the library’s local author collection for youth.

For more information about the contest, please visit the 2024 Young Author Writing Contest page.

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Source: City of Round Rock