Young Authors' Writing Project
Young Authors' Writing Project
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The NCRA Young Authors Writing Project is a statewide opportunity that invites K–12 students across North Carolina to create original writing and artwork around an annual theme. It is designed to help students develop their voice, express their ideas creatively, and connect literacy with meaningful real-world topics. The project also supports teachers with ready-to-use resources, including mentor texts, writing prompts, rubrics, and classroom guides.
2026-2027 Information
Imagine a Better World. Write the Story That Helps Create It.
The world is always changing, and you have the power to imagine what could come next. Think about a problem you would like to solve, an idea or innovation that could improve people’s lives, or a way people could show more kindness, courage, understanding, or care for one another and the world around us.
What does a better future look like to you?
Use your imagination and your voice to write a story, poem, essay, or draw a picture that shows us your vision of a reimagined world. Your writing can be realistic, futuristic, funny, serious, or fantastical. Most importantly, make it your own.
Imagine boldly. Write or draw creatively. Help us see the world through your eyes.
How to Get Involved
Teacher Resources
Click the icon to the left to view a slide show with information and resources about this year's theme and what to do.
Click the resources below to access more information.
Important Dates
December 20, 2026: Deadline for local submissions to state level judging
December 26, 2026-January 15, 2027: State Judging
January 20, 2027: Notification of State Winners
March 20, 2027: State YA Celebration
YOUNG AUTHORS INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your local council Young Authors Chair for questions or concerns. Please visit the NCRA website www.ncreading.org for a list of local councils and contact information.
2025- 2026 Young Authors
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