​Every year, Nexus students take their creativity beyond the field and into the pages of the iWrite Publishing Contest. This annual competition invites young authors and artists to share their voices — and the best entries are published in the I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids anthology. The iWrite Publishing Contest is open to students in grades 3–12 across Texas and beyond. Participants submit original short stories, poems, or illustrations. Winning entries are professionally published, giving students the unique opportunity to see their names and work in print at a young age.

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​Why It Matters for Nexus Students
At Nexus, we believe in developing both the mind and the body — thinkers on the pitch and on the page. The iWrite Publishing Contest helps our students:

• Build strong writing and literacy skills.
• Express creativity and imagination.
• Gain confidence as published authors or artists.
• Share their stories with a wider community.

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Celebrating Our 2025 Contest Winners

We are proud to recognize the Nexus students selected for publication in this year’s iWrite anthology.
​Click on each student’s photo to explore their published work and celebrate their achievement.