In April and May, the Round Rock Public Library accepts entries to the Young Author Writing Contest.
Young authors may submit an original short story or poem. The top entries will be turned into a book that will become part of the Round Rock Public Library’s local author collection for children.
Contest Guidelines:
- Writers may enter one original short story or poem.
- There are two age categories: ages 8-12 and 13-18.
- The short story or poem must be a maximum of 2000 words or 5 pages double-spaced. There is no required minimum word count or story length. Please do not send pictures or graphics with your story or poem. We are not able to include them in the book.
- Previously published works will not be accepted.
- Entries (both digital and mailed) must be received before 5:00 pm on the last day of the contest.
- Entries must include the writer’s name, parent or guardian’s name, age, e-mail address, phone number, and the story or poem title.
- Entries submitted that do not meet the contest guidelines will be disqualified.
Contest Winners:
2022 Theme (chosen by the Tween Advisory Club): Time Travel
Tween Winners (ages 8-12)
- 1st place: “Time Adventures Across the Realms” written by Ruozhen M. (Age 11)
- 2nd place: “The Traveler 209” written by Eliza L. (Age 12)
- 3rd place: “America Undiscovered” written by Vihaan J. (Age 10)
Teen Winners (age 13-18)
Write On! Tween Short Story Contest
- “Life of a Lone Bear” written by Isaac W. (age 10) – 1st Place
- “Earthquake in Ecuador” written by Laurence K. (age 11) – 2nd Place
- “A Spark Turned Into a Dream” written by Marek B. (age 12) – 3rd Place
Rockin’ Teen Poetry Contest
Write On! Tween Short Story Contest
- “Hard Work Pays Off” written by Abbey W. (age 8) – 1st Place
- “Car Story” written by Marcus S. (age 12) – 2nd Place
- “The Runaway Bracelet – A Unicorn Short Story” written by Kayla H. (age 13) – 3rd Place
Rockin’ Teen Poetry Contest
- “Who Are You” written by Ca’Myah Robinson (age 14) – 1st Place
- “Child of the Ashes” written by Penelope Duran (age 17) – 2nd Place
- “Ducks Are Stupid” written by Graham Cutler (age 14) – 3rd Place
Questions about the writing contest?
Teen Contest (ages 13-18)
Jane Dance, Teen Librarian
512-218-7012
jdance@roundrocktexas.gov
Tween Contest (ages 8-12)
Amy German, Youth Services Librarian
512-218-7034
amygerman@roundrocktexas.gov