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Redwood Writing Contest
Announcing the 2026 Writing Contest
Each spring, the Redwood Writing Project and the Redwood Council of CATE co-host the Redwood Writing Contest for students in grades 3-12. Students are invited to submit original entries in the categories of personal essay, short story or poetry. Submissions are judged by a panel. Winners will be published in and receive a free copy of the contest anthology and are invited to an awards ceremony. The top three entries overall are submitted to the statewide CATE Student Writing Showcase.
Contest Flyer
This year's theme is You matter, so write what matters to you.
Download a copy of the flyer here.
To request a contest flyer, please email rwp@humboldt.edu
Submission Information
Submission links will be open January 16th until April 15th when the contest closes.
Each entry must be original for the current school year and no use of Generative AI is allowed. Files should be saved as .doc, .docx, or pdf for upload.
Please note that you need a Google (Gmail) account to submit entries to the contest. This is for security purposes required by Cal Poly Humboldt. (But you do NOT need a Cal Poly Humboldt email). Instructions for creating a Google/Gmail account can be found here.
See below for submission links and please email us if you have any trouble submitting your entry.
