Teen Time: Teen Writing Contest Workshop

If you're a teen writer from New York City, grades 6-12, you're invited to submit your poetry and prose to be judged by a panel of BPL's expert young adult librarians for creativity, style and voice. Come to this writing workshop to get some help with your writing! Bring a piece you're already working on, or start something new! Please come prepared with a notebook or pen to be sure you have something to write with.

Some materials will be available for giveaway, while supplies last.

For more information, visit https://www.bklynlibrary.org/teen-writing-contest.

2024 Teen Writing Contest & Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize will accept submissions March 1-31.

BPL's Teen Writing Contest is a chance for local teens to showcase their work in a supportive environment and to win the new Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize, an award to honor Ned and his literary legacy.

Participants and their families are invited to a virtual celebration featuring student readings and a panel conversation between published young adult authors who share their experiences and advice with the aspiring writers. Top winners in poetry and prose will receive the new Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize with a cash award, and have their pieces published in the Teen Writing Journal distributed by the Library.