If you’re in grades 4–8 and have a tale to tell — whether you’re a budding novelist, a poet, or an imaginative storyteller — this is your moment to shine.
Why Enter Kids Write 4 Kids?
- Get Published: Winners become published authors.
- Give Back: Proceeds from book sales benefit the winner’s chosen charity.
- Join the Panel: Winners serve on next year’s judging panel.
Educators, parents, librarians, and community leaders: display our poster and share this opportunity in your schools, libraries, and youth centers to uncover the next generation of storytellers.
Entry is free for grades 4–8 across Canada
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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The winning stories are published as books made available for sale online. The proceeds from these book sales are donated to the winner’s charity of choice to foster a sense of philanthropy. Here’re some of the recent donations.
The winning stories are published and can be purchased at Amazon, Apple iBook store, Google, and Overdrive. In addition, some of the youth authors are featured in the news.
This annual creative writing contest takes place every October 1st and ends on the following March 31st. It is completely free to enter and open to students across Canada.
Every year, we mail out Call for Entries posters; if your school or library would like to be on our mailing list, sign up.