YAFF 2026 Submission Form

Author's Name(Required)
Author's Email
Parent/Guardian Name(Required)
Parent/Guardian's Email(Required)
Kindergarten/Grande Section–5th Grade/CM2: 750 word limit 6th Grade/6ème –12th Grade/Terminale: 1000 word limit
Accepted file types: doc, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.
My name is not written anywhere on the story—only on this form.(Required)
YAFF is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the creativity of young writers and AI-generated writing has no place in our competition. Out of respect for the effort of your fellow contestants, all entries reflecting AI usage will be disqualified [and entrants will be barred from future participation for the following year].(Required)
This story is an original work of fiction written entirely by the author named above.(Required)
This story was written between 1 April 2025 and 1 April 2026.(Required)
Parents/Guardians: Do you give permission for your child's story to be published?(Required)
Are you a Library member?(Required)
Do you currently receive the Library's e-newsletter, e-Libris?(Required)