This is the place to submit area K-12 students’ creative work for possible publication in the 2025 Mountain Xpress Kids Issue.
Theme
This year’s theme is “Who or What Inspires You?”.
Students, here are some questions to think about to get started. Did you witness anyone helping out after Tropical Storm Helene whose actions inspired you? Is there is a historical figure or someone in your community who inspires you? Is there an idea that inspires you? What is the most inspirational thing you experienced in the last year? Who is your hero?
Be as creative as you like! Create art or writing to share your vision!
Educators, parents and students, please submit the best work in the following categories:
Essays
Essays should be no more than 300 words. Typed entries are encouraged.
Short fiction
Fiction should be no more than 300 words. Typed entries are encouraged.
Poems
Short-form poetry is preferred, with poems limited to a maximum of 30 lines. Typed submissions are encouraged.
Art
Art should be digitally photographed or be able to be photographed by Mountain Xpress. Photos of sculptures are also permissible. Artists’ statements are welcome.
Photos
Photos should be high-resolution, digital photos between 200 KB and 6 MB (cellphone setting of “medium” size). Artists’ statements are welcome.
Questions
Email kids@mountainx.com, and one of our staffers will get back in touch.
Deadline
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, to be considered for publication in Xpress’ 2024 Kids Issue, publishing March 12 and 19. Sorry, we cannot accept late entries.
Note: Submissions created through artificial intelligence (‘AI,’ for example ChatGPT) will not be accepted.