Kansas State English Department

Calling all poets, ages 9-14 years old! In her role as Poet Laureate of Kansas, Traci Brimhall will select 20 poems for display on posters throughout the fairgrounds during the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Initially open just to 4-H members, the contest is now open to any poets in this age range who submit by June 15! More information below --

Poems for the KS State Fair The Kansas Poet Laureate and the Kansas Arts Commission bring original poetry to the Kansas State Fair!

"Day two reminded us that stories can begin anywhere – with a flower, a painting, a song, or even a single carefully observed detail": Read about the second day of this year's Young Writers' Workshop at Kansas State University, featuring paintings in the galleries of the Beach Museum of Art and visiting writer Linzi Garcia!
K-State College of Arts and Sciences

Nature, Poetry, Art, and Imagination: Day Two of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop Day two of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop was filled with reflection, creativity, observation, and imagination as our young writers explored the connections between nature, writing, art, an…

"It was hilarious, wildly imaginative, and exactly the kind of story that could only emerge from a room full of young writers": Read about Day 1 of this year's Young Writers' Workshop at Kansas State University featuring visiting writer Darren Canady --

Character Building, Workshopping, and Play Writing: Day One of the 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop The 2026 Young Writers’ Workshop is officially underway, and what a way to begin! The day started with a simple question: “What is your favorite book?” Our young writers shared books ranging from f…

Our Young Writers' Workshop begins next week at the Beach Museum of Art! Meet our staff for 2026 --
K-State College of Arts and Sciences

Introducing the 2026 Staff! It’s that time of year again—we’re kicking off summer with the Young Writers’ Workshop! This year’s workshop is packed with exciting adventures in creative writing, and we can’t wait to share our d…