2025 Dream Writing Contest Winners Announcement
Hey everyone!
We just finished the Dream Writing Contest, and we are honestly blown away by all the amazing creativity you shared. Kids from all over the world sent in their stories and picture books, and it was incredible to see so many different dreams and ideas come to life on the page.
This year, we had 102 amazing entries for the Picture Book category and more than 75 entries for the Short Story category — that’s a lot of imagination and talent packed into one contest! The judges had a tough job — they looked for originality, creativity, and how much the story made them feel something. And honestly, every single entry brought something special.
Meet the Two Winners
Picture Book Category
- Winner: Yongbee Kim from South Korea – Will the Shiba Inu
Short Story Category
- Winner: Sofia Miglionico from Germany – The Balloon Stand
Shoutout to Everyone Who Entered
Even if you didn’t win this time, your story still matters! With so many incredible submissions it was a super competitive year, and every single entry showed creativity, heart, and courage.
Writing (and drawing!) your dream story is about more than winning — it’s about sharing your ideas, exploring your imagination, and letting your voice be heard. So keep dreaming, keep writing, and keep creating — we can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with next!
We welcome returning stories and writers—feel free to resubmit your work for this year’s competition and enjoy another chance to shine.
What’s Next? Submit Your Story!
We’re excited to launch two new writing contests for 2026! If your child loves to write and wants to make a difference, don’t miss these opportunities:
Annual Love Writing Contest 2026
Let love guide your pen. We invite stories that celebrate compassion, kindness, and the many ways we care deeply for people, animals, or the world around us. Click here to learn more.
Dream Writing Contest 2026
What do children dream of? Big adventures, magical worlds, or a brighter future. This contest invites young writers to share their dreams through imaginative and meaningful stories. Click here to lean more.
Submission is open now!