Power of the Pen empowers young people to find and develop their own unique creative voice as they prepare for district, regional, and state interscholastic writing tournaments. Visit About Power of the Pen Tournaments for details on what to expect throughout the season. The 2025-2026 tournaments are being held in person. Students will write using a black ink pen on provided paper.

See the map below to find your region, and click the chart to the right to download the 2025-2026 tournament schedule!

2025-2026 Regions

Northwest         Northern            Northeast

Lake Erie           Eastern              Western

Southwest         Central Southeast