Teen Writing Contest 2024 Winning Entries

Published on December 11, 2024

Congratulations to our 2024 Teen Writing Contest winners! Thank you to all participants for submitting their work.

The theme for this year's contest was "The First Chapter." There were 84 total entries. 

First-, second- and third-place winners were selected from three age groups―grades 6-7, grades 8-9, and grades 10-12. The winning entries for each age group can be read below.

Grades 6-7

First Place: "Chapter 1: Zoya" by Ester V.

Second Place: "Not a Chance!" by Afomia T.A.

Third Place: "Chapter One" by Flannery K. 

Honorable mentions go to Shailynn B. and Luciana J.

Grades 8-9

First Place: "Paradox" by Harper J.

Second Place: "Fae Story" by Madilynn L.

Third Place: "Adventures Through the Book" by Rya S.

Honorable mentions go to Aniya B., Eli T., and co-authors Alaina F. & Lia T.

Grades 10-12

First Place: "First Chapter" by Lucas H. 

Second Place: "Untitled" by Lydia H.

Third Place: "Cara of Algorthia" by Kjersten L. 

Honorable mentions go to Brigitta-Maj T. and Cadence S.

Ready to write some more? Check out our Teen Writing Club for grades 6-12. Dedicate time to hone your skills, collaborate on group activities, and discuss ideas with fellow writers.