2026 (Fall) WITESOL Writing and Art Contest

Calling all WITESOL members!

WITESOL is now accepting student entries for the 2026 (Fall) WITESOL Writing and Art Contest!

Theme: Challenge(s) You Have Overcome

Have your ML students write an essay or poem, or create a work of art, that fits the theme “Challenge(s) You Have Overcome”. Student age level categories are K – 2nd, 3rd – 5th, 6th – 8th, 9th – 12th, and Adult. Submit your students’ work by the deadline. There are cash prizes for student winners! See below for previous years’ winners that might inspire your students. Winners will be announced at our WITESOL Fall Conference!

Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026

Submit your students’ entries here! (https://forms.gle/Rg8KKU119MVfbMf19)

Can you help???

WITESOL is seeking several volunteers to help with reviewing and rating entries for the Writing and Art Contest from mid- to late-October. The time commitment is two hours or less and it can be completed through email. Volunteers love seeing the great artwork and writing of our amazing MLs! If interested, please email witesolcontest@gmail.com.

2022-23

2019-20

Theme: Animals

WITESOL Writing and Art Contest 2019-2020 Book of Winners