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ASAP! Celebrates Young Writers
February 1, 2026

ASAP! Celebrates Young Writers

Calling all Writers! ASAP!’s Celebration of Young Writers (CYW), a program that encourages students across Connecticut to share their writing and celebrate their voices. Public, private, and homeschooled students in grades K–12 are invited to submit original written work for a chance to be published and receive recognition. Top-selected writers will have the option to present their work on stage at ASAP! Celebrates Courage on May 30, 2026. Submissions are free and open from February 1 – March 22, 2026.

For full submission guidelines, additional details, and examples of previously selected pieces, please visit asapct.org/celebration-of-young-writers. If you have any questions about CYW, please do not hesitate to reach out to asap@asapct.org.

To submit your written work, please visit: https://asapct.org/programs/celebration-of-young-writers/

Celebration of Young Writers

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