2026 Programs
365 for Kids
2026 Children’s Programs
Three annual initiatives celebrating children’s creativity, voices, stories, and values.
At 365 for Kids, we believe that stories, art, reading, reflection, and meaningful creative expression help children grow with imagination, empathy, confidence, and a deeper connection to the world around them.
Our 2026 children’s programs invite children ages 6–17 to express themselves in three different ways: through visual art, recorded reading, and written reflection.
Together, these initiatives create a meaningful annual program that supports literacy, creativity, character education, artistic expression, and community connection.
We invite libraries, schools, teachers, cultural organizations, community partners, and families to help us share these opportunities with children.
Each initiative will accept the first 500 complete submissions that meet all eligibility and participation requirements, in the order in which they are received.
Explore the 2026 Programs
Children’s Stories & Art Exhibition
2026 Theme:
“If Stories Could Come Alive”
Children are invited to create original artwork inspired by books, fairy tales, myths, legends, folktales, family stories, or audio stories.
This annual exhibition celebrates the connection between storytelling and visual imagination. Accepted artworks will be showcased online and included in a printed exhibition catalog.
Best for: young artists, readers, storytellers, families, schools, libraries, and art programs.
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Voices from the Heart
2026 Edition:
“A Page That Touched Me”
Children choose a short excerpt from a selected classic book, read it aloud, and share why that passage touched them.
This annual audio project celebrates children’s voices, literature, reading aloud, and personal reflection. Accepted recordings will become part of a free online audio collection.
Best for: children who love reading, literature, performance, speaking, storytelling, and meaningful books.
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Pages of Virtue
2026 Edition: A Children’s Collection of Written Reflections on the Good We Notice, Remember, and Choose
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Children are invited to submit a short original written reflection, story, poem, letter, essay, or personal memory inspired by a virtue they have noticed, experienced, practiced, or admired.
Every accepted writing will be published in the annual Pages of Virtue 2026 catalog.
Best for: young writers, thoughtful readers, students, classrooms, families, and children who enjoy expressing ideas through words.
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Part of the READ — CREATE — REFLECT — SHARE Learning Model
The three annual initiatives give children different ways to turn reading, listening, creativity, and reflection into something they can share:
- READ and discover meaningful literature through Voices from the Heart;
- CREATE through art, voice, and writing;
- REFLECT on stories, virtues, ideas, and personal meaning;
- SHARE through a virtual exhibition, an online audio collection, and an annual printed catalog.
How Organizations Can Work with 365 for Kids
Libraries, schools, teachers, cultural organizations, homeschool communities, and community programs can collaborate with 365 for Kids by:
– sharing the 2026 opportunities with families;
– including the programs in newsletters and community calendars;
– displaying posters or digital announcements;
– hosting a related READ — CREATE — REFLECT — SHARE activity;
– coordinating group participation when appropriate;
– connecting families with the official program information.
365 for Kids provides ready-to-share materials, Activity Guides, program information, and support for organizations that would like to participate.
Looking for a year-round way to celebrate work created through local activities? Explore the 365 for Kids Community Showcases. Community Showcase publication is separate from submission to the annual 2026 programs.
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Let’s Work Together
Interested in Supporting One or More Projects?
If your school, library, organization, or business would like to help share or support one or more of our 2026 children’s initiatives, please complete our partner interest form.
