Writers
Write a book for kids in hospital and transform their day by transporting them to another time, place or even dimension through the power of your imaginative words and pictures!
This competition is a fun way to help kids with serious illness as funds raised through sponsorship go towards finding kinder, more effective treatments for childhood cancer.
Will your book win one of the State, Territory and National book awards? There are awards for Best Book and Best Illustrations to be won.
Everyone in your team will be given their own online sponsorship page to share with friends and family. Individual, team and monthly fundraising prizes are also up for grabs!
Find out more about the awards and prizes on offer here.
What are you waiting for? Speak to your teacher or group leader, who will sign up as Team Coordinator to create a team and get ready to write a book in a day.
About the competition
Your participation in Write a Book in a Day supports The Kids’ Cancer Project and research into finding kinder, more effective treatments for childhood cancers.
Writing Tips
Get the most out of your writing day. Use our templates to help craft a masterpiece! You’ll also find videos from authors and competition judges with writing and illustration tips.
