Fort Wayne Young Authors’ Conference

2027 Young Author's Conference
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Guest Speaker: TBD

Saturday, April 17th
Northrop High School
7001 Coldwater Rd
9am - 11:30am

School Registration Form: Due March 12, 2027
Media Release Form
Teacher Resources

Email/share registration form to:
[email protected]

Mail in the payment separately:
Arlington Elementary,
8118 St. Joe Center Rd.
Ft. Wayne, 46835
Atten: Melissa Sliger

Young Author Submission Types:
Share any writing that makes you proud!
-book talks / response to literature
-narrative essay
-persuasive
-memoir
-nonfiction / informational writing
-presentation
-poetry

Submissions may be:
-handwritten
-typed
-barebook
-unbound / collection of papers
-any format acccepted!

Session Leader Information

-Pick up your packet at the front desk upon arrival.

-Packets will include name badges, crayons, and a book.

-Lead a small group of young authors as they each have a turn to share their story with an audience of their peers.

-Parents will remain in the room with you and their child until it is time to dismiss to the next session.

Parent Information

Session 1: Schools A - L
9:00 Auditorium for Guest Speaker
10:15 Assigned Classroom
11:30 Book Signing (optional)

Session 2: Schools M-Z
9:00 Assigned Classroom
10:15 Auditorium for Guest Speaker
11:30 Book Signing (optional)

Parents should plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early with their child and stay with their child for the entire conference.