Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of imagination? 

Ottawa Public Library is calling all young writers to participate in the Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest, a fantastic opportunity to showcase your storytelling prowess and join a community brimming with creativity and passion! 

Why Enter? 

• Recognition: Get your work read and appreciated by a panel of esteemed judges. 

• Community: Join a vibrant community of young authors, just like you. 

• Growth: Receive valuable feedback that can help you hone your craft. 

What’s in it for You? 

• Prizes: Stand a chance to win exciting awards. 

• Publication Opportunities: Selected entries will be published in the Pot-Pourri anthology. 

• Workshops: Participate in exclusive writing workshops.

Contest rules and regulations 

• The contest starts January 9, 2024.  

• Submissions will be accepted until February 23, 2024, 11:59 pm.  

• Open to all youth residing in Ottawa, ages 9 to 18 (must not yet have completed high school) with a valid library card.  

• Submission by outside residents with a non-resident card (family membership) will be accepted.  

• There is a limit of one (1) entry per person, per category. The seven categories are: short story, poetry, comic, nouvelle, poésie, bande dessinée and book cover.  

• Winners will be notified by email in April. Please use an email inbox that you are monitoring regularly. 

For more info, visit the Awesome Authors youth writing contest webpage.