Recognizing and Celebrating Young Authors Since 2006!

The Betty Award

A writing contest for kids ages 8-12

The Betty Award has both a Spring and Fall contest.

Enter now for the Spring 2023 contest!

The deadline is May 13, 2023.

Submit Story

Deadline for Spring 2023 Entries

All entries must be postmarked no later than May 13, 2023. Winners will be notified by July 1, 2023.

Prizes

1st - $300 usd
2nd - $200 usd
3rd - $100 usd

The Fall 2022 Winners Are

1st Place: Nathan Xu, Age 9
Logbook
2nd Place: Kellyn Hu, Age 12
Water
3rd Place: Grace Kim, Age 11
Not Enough
Honorable Mention: Madelyn Ella Khazei, Age 8
The Polar Bear Learns To Skate

How To Enter

To enter, simply fill out our online form.

Or to enter via mail, download the entry form (en español), type your story and mail it to us with your reading fee.

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Reading Fee

There is a $20 US reading fee per story.
Please make check or money order payable to The Betty Award.

Publication

Winning Spring 2023 entries will be published on this website on July 1, 2023.