Submission Process

    Select a Coordinator

    REGISTRATION: OCTOBER 16, 2023 - MARCH 11, 2024

    1. Choose a coordinator for your school

    2. Create a Coordinator account

    3. The coordinator reviews pertinent dates, rules and downloads all necessary forms from the website. Collects books, inputs books and students in the Young Authors' Faire website, and coordinates the delivery of books to the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.

    The Writing Process

    Participating schools engage students in the writing process, build interest in writing, and offer students the opportunity to independently author and illustrate books. Sites are encouraged to get the entire student body involved in the writing of any genre, any form.

    Book Display

    Attach a comment page to the back of each student book. Give staff, faculty, and parents an opportunity to read and comment on student work. Students benefit from positive feedback.

    Select 10 Entries

    Select ten entries and designate one top selection to participate in the Fresno County Young Authors' Faire.

    Submit Student Information

    SUBMISSION WINDOW: October 16, 2023 - March 8, 2024

    The coordinator will log in to the Young Authors' Faire website to submit student information about their book, poem or narrative.

    Gather Books and PPA Forms

    Collect completed PUPIL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT for each participating student author or illustrator.

    • Only entries submitted with a PUPIL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT for each student author or illustrator will be displayed at the Fresno County YAF.

    Book Delivery & Fees Due

    SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 8, 2024

    Site Coordinators will:

    1. Print out a MASTER LIST (Log in as a coordinator to print Master List)

    2. Highlight the TOP SELECTION

    3. Box up all ten entries with appropriate PUPIL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS

    4. Enclose payment for entries 

    5. Deliver to the Fresno County Office of Education using an official YAF SCHOOL MAILING LABEL.

    Event

    MAY 8, 2024

    The event will be held if local health restrictions permit.