We are thrilled to officially announce the ten incredible young writers whose heartfelt stories were selected as winners of the Children Pay Children Love Writing Competition!

Please join us in congratulating:

Aiden Tao
Alice Pan
Ariana Hernandez
Claire Bennett
Diana Vasquez
Doremi Wang
Ilene Darabi
Marina Wright
R.M. Ahmed
Royal David Acevedo

Each of these talented young authors shared a unique and moving perspective on what love means to them — whether expressed through friendship, family, acts of kindness, or self-discovery. Their stories will be featured in our upcoming publication, Voices of Love, a heartfelt collection written entirely by children and for children.

We’re excited to share that all illustrations for the book have now been completed. The final manuscript is being carefully edited and prepared for print. Every story is paired with original artwork that brings it to life, making this book not only a celebration of young voices but also a beautiful journey through the many forms of love.

We also want to extend our deepest thanks to all the young writers who participated in the competition. Your creativity, honesty, and generosity in sharing your stories touched us deeply. Even if your story wasn’t selected this time, we want you to know that your voice matters — and we hope you continue to write, create, and share your heart with the world.

This project has shown us once again how powerful children’s voices can be when given the chance to shine. We can’t wait to share Voices of Love with you all very soon.

With love and gratitude,
The Children Pay Children Team