10-Day Young Author Support Challenge: Day 1 & Day 2 - Can Help young writers turn ideas into stories, one simple step at a time. Every great book begins with one idea, one sentence, one dream, and one encouraging voice saying, “You can do this." The 10-Day Young Author Support Challenge is designed to help parents, guardians, teachers, and mentors encourage young writers as they prepare for the 7th Annual Awesome Young Authors’ Awards Book Contest, open July 1–31, 2026 for y

Every young author has a story worth celebrating. Whether their book began as a dream, a school project, a family goal, or a personal passion, the courage to write and publish deserves recognition. The 7th Annual Awesome Young Authors’ Awards & Community Book Contest is returning in 2026, and submissions will be open from July 1–31, 2026. This year’s contest is open to young authors ages 5 to 20 years old in the United States and Canada. To qualify, the submitted book must be

Introducing the Awesome Young Authors Alliance — a year-round community for young writers, families, and mentors. Join for early access to contests, recognition, and resources.

Join the Awesome Young Authors online summer writing camp for kids ages 6–16. Help your child write, illustrate, and become a published author this summer.

We are excited to celebrate Mary Ann Jensen , our 2022 - 1st Place Awesome Young Authors Award-winning author , on the release of her 6th book in The Sundance Springs Series — Rebound ! This incredible accomplishment is a true reflection of Mary Ann’s talent, dedication, and love for storytelling and illustration. Publishing six books is an amazing milestone, and we are proud to celebrate her continued success. 📖 About the Book – Rebound - Join Sabrina Harrison as she fac

Volunteers are need for this community event. Ages 5 - 17 years old. When Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation is committed to ending hunger and empowering young people to create meaningful change in their communities and we’re honored to be selected as a grant recipient. At the heart of our mission is equipping today’s youth with the tools, leadership, and opportunities to serve and make a real impact. This support helps us turn that vision into action. A huge thank you to Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and Youth Service America for believing in the p

Ignite their story with the Ultimate Awesome Young Author’s Achievement Collection! Ignite their story and celebrate their success with the Ultimate Young Author's Commemorative Collection. This premium gold gift box is more than a set of supplies; it's a formal recognition of a young writer's creative milestone. Perfect for book launches, program completions, or achievement awards, this meticulously curated collection includes everything a young author needs to feel recogn

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This Giving Tuesday, help us nurture the next generation of literary stars! 🌟 Our campaign shines a spotlight on talented young authors who are already making their mark in the literary world. With your support, these emerging voices can access the tools, mentorship, and resources they need to further develop their craft and reach a global audience. By donating, you're not just helping publish books—you're enabling young authors to pursue their dreams, share their stories, a

Stop Hunger Classroom Challenge Help your students make hunger projects better and answer the question: If you could give where you live, how would you help end hunger?

Media Credit: https://spectrumnews1.com - One of Wisconsin’s youngest published authors releases new book
 BY Rhonda Foxx Wisconsin PUBLISHED 11:00 AM ET Nov. 01, 2025 APPLETON, Wis. — A northeast Wisconsin teen has achieved a very rare feat. Sierra Burchby is on a short list of the youngest published authors in the state. What You Need To Know Sierra Burchby is on a short list of the youngest published authors in the state Sierra published her first book, " The Games ,"

Join Karen, all the way from beautiful New Zealand, as she shares her excitement and heartfelt reactions to discovering a group of...