Don’t stop writing!
SparkLit encourages writing that points Australians to Jesus. The Australian Christian Teen Writer Award discovers and celebrates budding authors and creatives.
Award criteria
A $1,000 prize is given for the best unpublished manuscript by an Australian citizen under 18 years of age. Supplementary awards may be given. The winning work will explore a Christian perspective or theme and incorporate, explain or encourage Christian life and values.
Entries are judged with an eye to the:
Original nature and content of the work.
Literary style, including suitability for the target audience.
Contribution that the work makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in Australia.
Entry form and conditions
Entries for the 2023 Australian Christian Teen Writer Award close on 31 May 2023. Results will be announced at the SparkLit Awards Night on 31 August 2023. Enter here.