Are you ready to showcase your writing talent? Springs Charter Schools is excited to announce the Young Authors’ Writing Contest for homeschool students. This is your opportunity to shine and have your story read and possibly performed!
Contest Details:
Eligibility: Homeschool students in grades TK-8
Categories:
- Newberry (Text only, no illustrations)
- Caldecott (Illustrations required)
- Grade Level Categories:
- TK-K
- 1st-2nd
- 3rd-4th
- 5th-6th
- 7th-8th
- DO NOT submit stories to the DROPBOX without registering the story.
- Stories uploaded without a completed registration form will be disqualified.
AWARDS:
- 1st and 2nd place winners for each category (Newberry and Caldecott) will be awarded ribbons and certificates at the Young Authors’ Awards & Writing Extravaganza assembly on January 30, 2026.
- All participating students will receive a certificate of participation.
Additional Opportunity: All stories will be submitted to the Imagination Machine for the chance to be acted out at our Writing Extravaganza Assembly on January 30, 2026.
WRITINGS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
- Due to the memorization required on a daily basis, we are not able to perform plays. (AKA scripts.)
- We cannot accept, nor be responsible for the safety of any books (bound material) submitted.
Join Us for Writing Extravaganza Part 2 & Young Authors’ Awards Celebration
Friday, January 30, 2026
Temecula Event Center, 43174 Business Park Drive, Suite 103
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Even if your student did not submit a story, you are welcome to join us for this special celebration, featuring the Imagination Machine Assembly.
The Imagination Machine brings students’ creative writing to life through professional actors, music, and costumes. This year, ten stories written by Springs Homeschool students will be performed on stage. This engaging and entertaining experience is a great way to inspire young writers and encourage creativity.
The performance is always a favorite among students, filled with humor and energy. Come support our young authors, enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, and spark your child’s enthusiasm to submit a story next year.
Student Nutrition will provide snacks.
The Imagination Machine’s most popular assembly will literally bring your students’ own stories to life! The selected authors also receive a Certificate of Writing Achievement at the end of the show. This is the show that will have your students begging to write stories!
