Do you like to write original stories? Do you want to share your stories with others? If so, here’s what you need to know about this year’s Young Authors’ Conference:

Who: WJHS students
What:Monroe-Randolph Young Authors’ Conference

When: (if you qualify) Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8:30 am to noon (registration at 8:30).
Where: Sparta Lincoln School, 203 Dean Avenue, Sparta, IL 62286

If you like to write, turn in an original story to your language teacher on or before Thursday, January 22.

The story must:
● be a narrative that is at least 3 typed pages with a beginning, middle, and end.
● have an illustrated cover page attached with title and author’s name.
● have correct conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling)
● be entertaining to read.

Use the checklist on the attached PDF for more details/requirements!

Please email questions to Mrs. Brandt at ebrandt@wcusd5.net.

Mrs. Brandt
Young Authors’ Coordinator
Waterloo Junior High School