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DURHAM, NC · SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026 · LIBRARY
Unearth A Story: Teen Creative Writing Contest
Unearth a Story is about finding something that is hidden away.
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Fig. 01 — Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
About the event
Unearth a Story is about finding something that is hidden away. Whether it’s a secret from the past, a long-forgotten place, a family story, or even something inspired by yourself. This summer, teens are invited to enter the Unearth a Story: Teen Creative Writing Contest! All you have to do is submit a piece of fiction that follows the guidelines below. Your piece can be stopped in magical realism, or it can be something that’s funny or emotional. It’s all up to you to unearth your story!
The first-place winner will be published on the Durham County Library website!
Writing Contest rules:
Short Story
Any genre accepted
1700 words or less
Submission guidelines:
Open to teens ages 13–17.
One submission per participant.
Original, unpublished work only.
Submit as a PDF or Word document.
Include:
Title
Author name
Age
Contact information
Submissions accepted via:
Email: dahbullock@dconc.gov
Subject line should state: Teen Creative Writing Contest Submission