Submission Deadline is August 13, 2026 (midnight) – Based on the First Day of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

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If you have not already, please download and complete the authorization form above, then submit it below. This form is mandatory for any contestant; otherwise, the manuscript will not be eligible for judging. If you are 18 years of age or older, there is a special section for you to complete and sign on that form.

Please make sure to include your cover with the story. The story must be a Word or PDF document. If the cover is sent separately, it can be a JPG or PNG file.