Young Writers
Unleash Your Creativity (Canada) is looking for poetry and fiction submissions from Canadian teens for an online anthology. Fiction: 1500 words max. Poetry: 200 lines max. Deadline: April 2, 2012. No theme and no payment. Profits from sale of e-book given to Kids Help Phone.
Entries are open for the The Washington Pastime Literary Prize. Literary and genre fiction, 15,000 words max. First prize: up to US$500 and publication. Young writers prize also available. Deadline: December 31, 2011. Entry fee: US$10. More
Mill Street Books (ON) is looking for true short stories that will inspire, encourage and entertain bicycle enthusiasts during Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month. Three age categories from 13 years and up. Deadline: May 30, 2011. First prize: $100 gift certificate (adults); $25 gift certificate (under 19). Entry fee: $10 (adults), $5 (under 19). More
Based on the children's novel Wrush, Secret Worlds Magazine Online is seeking short stories, poetry, essays, and artwork from kids aged 7-13 for its inaugural issue. More
