Mslexia Children's & Young Adult Novel Competition A project of Mslexia Magazine (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (February 2026) About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is GBP £26 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded biennially (every other year) AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Believed Defunct Your novel can be in any genre, but must be for children who are able to read for themselves or for young adults. Crossover fiction (i.e. that aimed at children and adults) is eligible.Audience:Children, Young adults.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Novella: 30,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + No royalties Professional advance. No royalties. Details: GBP £5,000 for first prize.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store Subscribe Mslexia Children's & Young Adult Novel Competition Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsMslexia Flash Fiction Competition Charges fees for all submissionsMslexia MagazineMslexia Memoir & Life Writing Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsMslexia Short Story Competition Charges fees for all submissionsMslexia Women's Novel Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsMslexia Women's Novella Competition ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsMslexia Women's Poetry (Single Poem) Competition Charges fees for all submissionsMslexia Women's Poetry Pamphlet Competition Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 15 Jun 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only