2025 Toni Morrison Essay Contest for Young People

Honoring the Legacy of

Toni Morrison

The 2025 Toni Morrison Essay Contest is open! This annual event invites young writers to celebrate Toni Morrison’s legacy and reflect on their personal stories, identities, and connections to others.

This year’s prompts are:

1️⃣ “You are your own stories and, therefore, free to imagine and experience what it means to be human.” — The Big Box

How do your family, community, or cultural roots shape your identity today?

or

2️⃣“You are your best thing” — Beloved

Key Dates

Application Release: November 20, 2024

Submission Deadline: January 24, 2025

Review Period: January 28 – February 5, 2025

Celebration Event: February 15, 2025

All young writers are encouraged to participate and share their unique voices. Visit Toni Morrison Essay Contest for Young People for guidelines and submission details.

Let your creativity shine and honor the brilliance of Toni Morrison!