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ACFW KIDLIT ONLINE CHAPTER'S
CHILDREN'S WRITING CONTEST
2026 Contest Volunteers Needed
WELCOME TO THE HOME OF
ACFW KIDLIT ONLINE CHAPTER'S
CHILDREN'S WRITING CONTEST
A Contest For Christian Writers of Children’s Fiction
2026
Our 3rd Annual Contest
Entries Open JUNE 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CDT
Entries Close JUNE 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CDT
Sponsored by the ACFW KidLit Online Chapter
Contact us at the link below at the KidLit Chapter email for the ZOOM meeting links.
2026 CONTEST DIRECTORS
Patricia Tiffany Morris
Alisha Promis
Suzi Ronning
CONTEST DIRECTOR
UNPUBLISHED CATEGORIES
PATRICIA TIFFANY MORRIS
Patricia's art & writing embraces inspirational messages and encourages others to find hope in a vibrant relationship with God.
An eclectic creative with a geeky-tech affinity and a poet with three names, she has earned awards in poetry, YA, children’s, short & literary fiction, and suspense.
In 2024, her picture book, Grief Like Rain, was named a double winner and a finalist with CBI, Children's Book International.
Publications: Guideposts, NFSPS, Lyrical Iowa, EnLiven Devotionals, Patricia’s own imprint, Tiffany Inks Studio LLC & more. She adores Pinterest, Instagram, and hashtags, but finds Twitter quirky.
CONTEST DIRECTOR
PUBLISHED CATEGORIES
ALISHA PROMIS
Alisha is a storyteller and educator who writes young adult fantasy. She is the founder of Story Gems, an online ministry that celebrates uplifting stories for children and teens and reflects her belief in the power of storytelling to nurture hearts and spark wonder.
A lifelong educator, Alisha holds an Ed.S. in School Psychology and works in special education. She also earned a creative writing certificate from UC San Diego and completed The Next C.S. Lewis Fellowship.
When she’s not writing or teaching, Alisha enjoys reading stories that reflect the richness of humanity, connecting with the writing community, and discovering new ways to inspire joy and curiosity in young readers.
CONFERENCE FINANCE
& PAYMENTS MANAGER
SUZI RONNING
Suzi is published in short story anthologies. She is an executive administrative / financial assistant, writer, photographer, and scrapbooker.
Suzi was a member of ACRW (American Christian Romance Writers) before it became ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers). She is a charter member and treasurer of the ACFW KidLit Chapter.
She wrote her first short story in the fifth grade and was hooked on writing. She enjoys writing romance, suspense, and now children's picture books.
Suzi has lived abroad in France and Italy, but currently resides in her native Texas with her husband, one dog, two cats, and five rescued cats.
2026 TIMELINE
April 28 Contest Q&A with Prizes - KidLit meeting-6:00 p.m. CDT.
May 26 Pre-Contest Prizes Event - KidLit meeting-6:00 p.m. CDT.
Jun 1 Contest Open for Entries-Zoom Event at 6:00 p.m. CDT.
Jun 30 Contest Closes. Cutoff time is 11:59 p.m. CDT.
Jun 15-Jul 31 Entries to be sent to judges.
July 31 Deadline to return scoresheets from judges.
Aug 15 Finalists Announced TBD.
Aug 15-30 Finals Round Judges
Sept 12 Awards Celebration Night! Winners & Prizes 6:00 p.m. CDT.
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June submissions open window.
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