The National Young Authors Challenge

An in-Person Event

Harvard YLC

@Mayo College, Ajmer

Taught By
Harvard Mentors

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Deadline Date : 15 Jan 2026 * For Grade 8th to 12th * Deadline Date : 15 Jan 2026 * For Grade 8th to 12th * Deadline Date : 15 Jan 2026 * For Grade 8th to 12th * Deadline Date : 15 Jan 2026

Get Published by Penguin!

Penguin isn’t just a publisher, it’s a global storytelling powerhouse with a legacy that stretches back to the 1800s. Home to timeless classics and today’s bestsellers, it has published books for every age and stage of life.

With over 80 Nobel Prize-winning authors and hundreds of the world’s most celebrated voices, Penguin has shaped generations of readers across the globe.

But it doesn’t stop at books. As a true cultural institution, Penguin is committed to making a difference promoting diversity, equity, and sustainability through powerful campaigns, meaningful partnerships, and a deep connection to the communities it serves.

When you become part of the Penguin family, you're joining a tradition of greatness and a future of endless possibility.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to see your story in a real Penguin book.

Top 50 young authors will be published in print. 

The next 50 will be featured on Big Red Education’s official website And Promoted on Penguin’s Website

Write your heart out. Get discovered. Get published by Penguin.

Do Any of
these apply
to YOU?

I want my words to matter to inspire, to challenge, to make readers feel something real.

I’ve got notebooks full of ideas, but I’m waiting for the right platform to share them with the world.

I dream of seeing my name in print, and this could be the breakthrough I’ve been waiting for!

I’ve written a few things, but I’m looking for guidance, feedback, and a real shot at being heard.

I have a story to tell, but I don’t know if I’m good enough or where to even begin.

Your Journey from Writer to
Published Author With Penguin

Step 1: The Spark

You've always had stories in your head worlds, characters, emotions. Now, it's time to bring them to life and share them.

Step 2: Enter the Competition

Submit your original writing to a platform that recognizes real talent. No limits. Just your imagination and a blank page.

Step 3: Recognition & Certificates

Every participant gets a certificate that celebrates your creativity a milestone for your personal and academic journey.

Step 4: Get Published by Penguin

Yes, the Penguin. One of the world’s most respected publishing houses. Your story will sit alongside legendary authors and inspire readers everywhere.