Young Texans in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in Letters About Literature Texas, an annual writing competition administered by the Texas Center for the Book. Students select a book, book series, essay, play, poem, short story, or speech and write a letter to an author — living or dead — explaining how his or her work changed their view of themselves or the world. Submissions will be accepted through Jan. 26, 2026. The contest is open to all Texas students, including public, private, and homeschool. First- through third-place winners are awarded in three categories: grades 4-6, grades 7-8, and...

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