Vancouver Writers Fest High School Youth Writing Contest 2027 (Grades 8-12, BC)

Entries are previously unpublished short stories or personal essays up to 1,500 words for the high school contest. First prize is $200 and second prize $100, each with publication in the Books & Ideas newsletter and a certificate; the first-prize winner also gets a social media shout-out. A judge from the Vancouver literary community reads the entries.