Attention young writers! The 2026 Write @ Your Library creative writing contest is seeking submissions of poems and short stories from students in grades 7 through 12 from across Grey and Bruce Counties. Submissions are also being sought for the cover design of the 2026 anthology.
Winning entries will receive cash prizes of up to $100 and have their work published in the Write for 2026 anthology. Email submissions to tfeick@library.osngupl.ca by Friday, October 23, 2026.
- All entries must be submitted electronically via email to tfeick@library.osngupl.ca
- Submissions must be sent as an editable attachment (not PDF). If you do not receive acknowledgement of your submission within five business days, please contact 519-376-6623 ext. 5217. Please do not inquire about your entry before that time has passed.
- The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library reserves the right to reproduce and publish entries.
- The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library reserves the right to alter the typeface, font size, and layout for publication in Write for 2026. Some grammatical and punctuation errors may be corrected, but no content changes will be made.
- All entries must include within the body of the email the following information about the entrant: full name, address, phone number, grade level, library name, and library card number.
- All entrants must hold a valid library card for one of the participating libraries. The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library reserves the right to verify library membership.
- All entries must be the author’s own work and previously unpublished. All characters must be the author’s creation. Fan fiction or AI generated work will not be considered.
- If submitting a front cover design, it must fit on a 5.5” x 8.5” piece of paper. The only words should be “Write for 2026”, which must be included in the design.
- Poems may be a maximum of 50 lines in length. No more than 5 poems may be submitted per author.
- Short stories may be a maximum of 1,500 words in length. No more than 2 stories may be submitted per author.
- The decisions of the judges are final. Winners will be notified by email or phone.
- For more information, contact Tanya Feick at 519-376-6623 ext. 5217 or tfeick@library.osngupl.ca
This event is coordinated by the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library and is offered through the participation of The Blue Mountains Public Library, Bruce County Public Library, Grey Highlands Public Library, Hanover Public Library, Meaford Public Library, Southgate Public Library and West Grey Public Library.