updated 23-24 Young Authors Information

Schools throughout Wyoming are encouraged to participate in the Young Authors Contest. This state-wide writing competition is offered for all grades, K-12 in public, private or homeschool. Entries include: poems, non-fiction, fiction, and graphic novels. The Young Authors Contest provides students the opportunity to write for enjoyment and to share their writing.

The writers are recognized in their building and school district. The winning entries at local districts are then sent to the State Young Authors Contest by March 8, 2024. Then, the winning entries and authors are recognized at a State Young Authors Celebration May 4, 2024 in Casper or a virtual celebration.

Wyoming State Young Authors Competition Flyer

Please print the flyers and distribute in your school, district, and community.

2023-2024 Young Authors Guidelines has details for the Program

Ideas on structuring your district Young Authors Contest

Paperwork for the coordinators:

Individual Entry Form and Media release needed for State entries

Coordinator Master Entry Form & Entry List

Have questions on organizing a contest in your building or district?

There will be a monthly coordinator meeting on the fourth Monday of the month at 4:30pm. Join here.

DISTRICT COORDINATORS, PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW FOR COMMUNICATION about Young Author

District Coordinator Information

How are the entries judged?

All entries will be ranked using the rubrics below. All judges are required to receive training prior to the State event. Interested in being a judge in April 2024? Please contact Devin Hodgins.- Devin_Hodgins@natronaschools.org or Kelly Hodgins -kellyhod31@gmail.com if you are interested in assisting them!