Adirondack Center for Writing Seeks Teen Writing Submissions

North Country teens ages 13-19 can submit poetry, short stories, and personal essays for annual anthology

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is accepting submissions for its fourth annual Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in New York's North Country region can submit their creative writing, including poetry, short stories, and personal essays, by the March 13, 2026 deadline. The anthology will be published in spring 2026 and celebrated at a public book launch event.

Why it matters

The Wild Words anthology provides a valuable platform for young writers in the North Country to share their voices and connect with each other. As a 25-year-old organization, the Adirondack Center for Writing has a history of supporting the literary arts in the region.

The details

Interested teens can submit their work at the ACW website. The anthology will feature around 70 pieces selected from the submissions. A public book launch event will be held on May 16, 2026 in Saranac Lake where copies of the anthology will be available.

  • Submissions are due by midnight on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The anthology will be published in spring 2026.
  • The book launch event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

The players

Adirondack Center for Writing

A 25-year-old organization that brings people and words together through events and programs in New York's North Country region.

Obi Taswell

The program manager at the Adirondack Center for Writing.

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What they’re saying

“Wild Words is an incredible opportunity for young writers to share their stories, connect with each other, and make their voices heard.”

— Obi Taswell, Program Manager, Adirondack Center for Writing (perugazette.com)

What’s next

The Adirondack Center for Writing will select the pieces to be included in the 2026 Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology after the March 13 submission deadline.

The takeaway

The Wild Words anthology provides an important platform for teen writers in New York's North Country to showcase their creativity and connect with their community. As a long-standing literary organization, the Adirondack Center for Writing continues to support the region's young voices.