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 2024 contest!

The deadline is May 4, 2024.

Deadline for Spring 2024 Entries

All entries must be postmarked no later than May 4, 2024.

Prizes

1st - $300 usd

2nd - $200 usd

3rd - $100 usd

1st Place: Kamran Weiss Age 10

Second Chance

2nd Place: Marina Liu, Age 11

Paper Shoes

3rd Place: Leah Feigenbaum, Age 10

Memories of Us

Honorary Mention: Milo Morfit-Tighe, Age 12

Gone by First Light

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

Winning Fall 2023 entries will be published on this website on December 1, 2023.