Category: middle grade

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How many days will you write in February?

Take the #KidLitWriMo challenge and write 30 minutes a day in February, the shortest month of the year.

Q. How many days will you write this month?
A. It’s up to you! If you write everyday, log in each day and let us know. If you only write on the weekdays, log in Monday – Friday instead.

Q. What is the goal?
A. The goal is to tally your daily writing time.

Q. When can I start?
A. Now. Log in to Facebook and ask to join the private KidLitWriMo group. After I see your request, I can add you to the group. Then Facebook will send you a message saying that you are now a member of KidLitWriMo.

I look forward to writing with you in KidLitWriMo!

Copyright © 2026 Anastasia Suen All Rights Reserved.

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2026 Youth Media Awards

Save the date! The 2026 Youth Media Awards will be held on Monday, January 26 beginning at 10 a.m. CT. The announcement will take place at the Hilton Chicago hotel (720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605). The event will be free and open to the public, but registration will be required for in-person attendance. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 21.

The announcement will also be live streamed at ala.unikron.com and on the ALA Facebook page. No registration is required to view the livestream. To see a list of all of the awards, visit the ALA Youth Media Awards page.

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