IMAGINE - EXPLORE - CREATE
Klein Multipurpose Center - 7500 Farm to Market 2920, Spring, TX 77379
April 18, 2026 FROM 11:30 – 4:30 PM
The first 25 students to register will receive a free YWC 2026 t-shirt!!!
The first 200 students to register will receive a goodie bag.
CHECK-IN BEGINS ON APRIL 18TH AT 11:30 AM.
- Snag your welcome bag and explore the convention hall for half an hour.
- Then head over to listen to our keynote speaker, Lynne Kelly, at 12:00 PM. She will take you on a fun-filled journey, satiating your writer’s curiosity with insider tips and answering all your questions about the writer’s life.
- Have a question you’ve been dying to ask? Submit it when you register, and she will answer it during her address.
DON’T FORGET to grab a signed copy of one of her books at the author’s table—your bookshelf will thank you later!
Our 2026 Keynote Speaker
We’re thrilled to welcome Lynne Kelly, award-winning author and beloved voice in contemporary children’s and middle-grade literature, as our special guest speaker at Young Writers’ Con 2026!
Lynne’s novels—including the Schneider Family Book Award winner Song for a Whale and the instantly popular The Secret Language of Birds—have touched readers with their heart, rich characters, and unforgettable stories.
With a background as a sign-language interpreter and special education teacher, Lynne brings unique insight into communication, empathy, and connection.
What is Young Writers Con?
If you’re a teen who loves to write but hasn’t had many chances to unleash your creativity in a supportive space, this is for you! Our Teen Writing Conference is the perfect place for 7th-12th graders across the Houston area to connect with fellow writers and dive into some seriously fun writing experiences. With 14 awesome workshops to choose from, 12 exciting writing competitions, and 18 writing activities happening all around the convention hall, you’ll have tons of opportunities to flex your writing muscles. Build your skills while having a blast!
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