Teen Short Story Contest Submission Open

The Freeport Public Library is back with its second annual Teen Short Story Contest! Students grade 7th through 12th are encouraged to submit a work of fiction up to 3000 words for consideration by our panel of skilled authors, educators, and more from the Freeport area. Three finalists will be selected, and one winner announced at our Award Ceremony. 

Participants must register through the attached Microsoft Form:

2026 Teen Short Story Contest at the Freeport Public Library – Fill out form

For full contest rules, how to enter, and the scoring rubric, please see the attached documents. Direct any questions to eschrader@freeportpubliclibray.org!