Young Writers of America, LLC

      "Home of America's #1 Student Poetry Contest!"

DEADLINE:  APRIL 24, 2012 (contest now closed for entries)

 

Young Writers of America, LLC is proud to offer the...

2012

Regional

 

 

FREE ENTRY Student Poetry Contest!

"This contest is a stepping stone for any aspiring young

writer... what an honor to be a published author!"

 

Keegan Hughes - Published Poet

 

"This contest has truly had a large impact on my writing.

I am now more focused to strive harder in school...

thanks for your support and recognition!"

 

 Liz Encinas - Published Poet

 

"This contest has been an awesome experience for all the children

in my class, whether they were selected for publication or not.

Knowing that the people who run this contest do this

on their own time is very much appreciated!"

 

Barbara Stern - Participating Teacher

 

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU ENTER...

 

Teachers will receive written notification through their

school of students selected for publication

by May 22, 2012.

 

*If you do not receive a letter by May 22, than you have not been selected for a prize

or publication. Please understand that less than 20% of students were selected.

 

CONGRATULATIONS LETTER
 
If you receive a "Congratulations Letter" (gold envelope), it means that you were
selected out of thousands of entries to be published in the prestigious student
award-book titled:

 

Award-Winning Young Writers of America - 2012!

   Less than 20% of entries were selected for publication!

 

 
AS AN AUTHOR...

You may choose to purchase a discounted copy of Award-Winning Young Writers of

America - 2012 (featuring your poem!) on special discounted pre-sale (save 40% -
limited time) starting May 10, 2012.

 

Your accomplishment will make a:

 

valuable personal keepsake

family treasure

wonderful gift

impressive future résumé builder

 
 
 
PUBLICATION ITSELF IS FREE OF CHARGE

The price of the award-book pays for book manufacturing and contest organization.

Additional proceeds, if any, benefit national disadvantaged youth programs such
as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
 
 
YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION

There is absolutely no obligation to purchase an award-book. However, these award-

books tend to sell out within the first several weeks of publication. So, to receive
a book you must act fast!
 
 
IT'S STILL YOUR CHOICE TO BE PUBLISHED

If you do not want your poem published, simply email us at YWAContest@gmail.com 

by June 1, 2012 
 
 
YOU ARE STILL IN THE RUNNING FOR A TERRIFIC PRIZE!

Prize winners will be specially featured in the award-book and posted on this website

by the end of August, 2012. No purchase is necessary to qualify for a prize.
 
Award-Winning Young Writers of America -2012 is copyrighted as an anthology, so
each author will always retain full copyright of their work. These prestigious award-
books are only on sale for a limited time and are not for sale to the general public or
in bookstores.
 
This is an educator-run contest that sponsors national disadvantaged youth programs
such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
 
 
THANK YOU!

Your purchase is truly appreciated. This contest would simply not be possible without

your support!
 
 
CONGRATULATIONS!
As a published author you have taken the first step to becoming a superstar of
tomorrow!

 

 



BOOK PURCHASE

 

order Award-Winning Young Wrtiers of America - 2012 (featuring your poem) 
now on "Pre-Sale" and save 40%

Hurry, these beautiful award-books are on sale for a limited time only 

and tend to sell out within weeks after publication!
 
 
 

12 TERRIFIC PRIZES!

 

Grand Prize Winner

iPod Touch, XBox360, Kindle Fire, or cash prize (student's choice)

+ award-book featuring winning poem & award-certificate

 

3 Division Winners

Award-book featuring winning poem, gift certificate, award-certificate

 

7 Honorable Mention Winners

Award-book featuring winning poem + award-certificate

 

$150 Teacher Prize

(must send in 10 or more entries to qualify)

 

 

 

3 DIVISIONS

terrific prizes for each division!


   Division I - Grades 3-4

   Division II - Grades 5-6

   Division III - Grades 7-8        



 

PROMPTS

(choose one)

 

  • The World as I See It...
  • What My Family Means to Me...
  • My Wish for the World...

 


 

 

FREE ENTRY

 

 

*Every famous published writer

starts somewhere!

 

 

 

*All poems judged by elementary, middle,

and high school teachers.

 

 

 

 

Questions? Contact Us

What Separates Us as the #1 Student Poetry Contest?

 

1. No entry fee.  No purchase necessary to be published or win a prize.

 

2. Prestige!  Less than 20% of poems are selected for publication.

 

3. We value privacy and work exclusively with schools and teachers;

    no student home addresses are needed.

 

4. All poems judged by experienced current and former elementary, middle,

    and high school teachers.

 

5. We offer 12 terrific student and teacher prizes!  Our Grand Prize includes

    an iPod Touch, XBox 360, Kindle Fire, or cash prize (winner's choice)!

 

"Congratulations to all 2012 contestants! Write ON!!"

 

 

Young Writers of America is a proud sponsor of

National Disadvantaged Youth Organizations