In April and May, the Round Rock Public Library accepts entries to the Write On! Tween Short Story Contest and Rockin’ Teen Poetry Contest.
Young authors may submit an original short story or poem. The top entries will be turned into a book which will become part of the Round Rock Public Library’s local author collection for children. Selected writers will also be invited to showcase their work at the Round Rock Public Library’s annual Local Author Fair.
2020 Write On! Tween Short Story Contest Finalists
- “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
- “Maggie Visits the Doctor” written by Hayley H. (age 8)
- “Kong-Fu Kanary” written by Kianna A. (age 10)
- “The Big Win” written by Luke W. (age 10)
- “The Wish-Granter” written by Aanchal S. (age 12)
2020 Rockin’ Teen Poetry Contest Finalists
- “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
- “Self-Reflection” written by Anonymous (age 16)
- “Once Upon A Virus” written by Aanchal Sabu (age 12)
- “Taking Out The Trash” written by Zach Zander (age 12)
- “To Remove The Mask COVID19” written by Myra Lawrence (age 12)
- “My Poem” written by Thilleli Oulebsir (age 13)
- “Don’t Think, Dance” written by Katherine Carrillo, (age 14)
- “When I Die” written by Leah Whiddon (age 11)
- “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me At All” written by Tatyanna Reyes (age 13)
- “Home” written by Katrina Machetta (age 15)
- “Screen Time” written by Ariel Whiddon (age 13)
- “Byslexia” written by Holly Castro (age 16)
Questions? Please contact a Youth Services Librarian.
Rockin’ Teen Poetry Contest
Jane Dance, Teen Librarian
512-218-7012 or jdance@roundrocktexas.gov
Write On! Tween Short Story Contest
Amy German, Youth Services Librarian
512-218-7034 or amygerman@roundrocktexas.gov