Scholastic Writing Awards of Milwaukee is a regional affiliate the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the largest, most prestigious and longest-running search for teen artists, writers and innovators. The Milwaukee Awards launched in 2009. Since, more than a thousand poems, essays, novels and stories have been submitted by area youth in grades 7-12.  Teachers are invited to schedule fall WordShops in to begin and new works for a December submission. .  Submissions due in December.  Regional awards showcase in spring.