The New York Times Summer Reading Contest
If you are 13 or older and live in the United States, or 16 or older from anywhere else in the world, post your response in the comment section.
Responses must be 1,500 characters — about 250 words — or fewer.
What should you choose? Well, as you know from the rules we’ve posted, you can pick anything published on nytimes.com in 2024, including articles, essays, videos, photos, podcasts or graphics.
Responses must be 1,500 characters — about 250 words — or fewer.
What should you choose? Well, as you know from the rules we’ve posted, you can pick anything published on nytimes.com in 2024, including articles, essays, videos, photos, podcasts or graphics.
The $1000 for 1000 Words Writing Contest
Write something you believe in. Tell a story that only you can tell. Our judges have no specific criteria in mind other than to look for excellence. In other words, write something that moves you, that dazzles you, that says precisely what you want to say in precisely the way you want to say it. As long as you do so in precisely 1000 words! Only one entry per person per year will be accepted. Previous grand prize winners are not eligible to submit in the same grade category (6-8, or 9-12) in which they have won.
Write the World Competition
Each month, Write the World holds a new competition developed around a particular idea or genre of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports journalism, or flash fiction. Competitions encourage you to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new genres, and share your work with a sea of eager readers.
Scholastic Art & Writing Competition
- The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recognize student achievement in the visual and literary arts in 28 categories, including painting, novel writing, mixed media, poetry, digital art, journalism, and more.
- Since the program’s founding in 1923, the Awards have fostered the creativity and talent of millions of students, including renowned alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their fields, including Ken Burns, Derek Fordjour, José Parlá, Kay Walkingstick, Sylvia Plath, Andy Warhol, Charles White, Amanda Gorman, Tschabalala Self, Joyce Carol Oates, and Tracy Reese.
- An Award signifies to parents, teachers, the community, and colleges that a student is an accomplished artist or writer.
- The Awards offer opportunities for creative teens to earn recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships.