The Fall Into Fiction Short Story Contest is officially closed — and we are blown away by the incredible enthusiasm and talent from high school writers across the country! Your creativity, passion, and commitment to crafting engaging stories for teen readers have truly inspired us.

With submissions now in review, our judges from Storyshares and ReadWorks are hard at work evaluating entries in both divisions: 9th–10th grade and 11th–12th grade. We're excited to discover the stories that will spark curiosity, fuel classroom engagement, and help bring literature to life for students everywhere.

Save the Date: Winners will be announced on January 5, 2026!

Each division winner will receive a $250 cash prize and have their story published on ReadWorks.org, reaching thousands of classrooms nationwide. Select entries will also be adapted into fluency passages for Storyshares' LIFT Intervention Program, giving readers around the world the chance to strengthen their skills through your words.

Thank you for sharing your voice with us and for being part of this mission to expand literacy through powerful storytelling. Stay tuned— we can't wait to celebrate your work!