Essay Submissions

We’re excited to invite you to submit your essays to Grow with Iratxe! Our essay program was created to give young writers a platform to share their ideas, stories, and perspectives, celebrating creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful expression.

RULES: Essays can be on any topic and of any type, but must be written by writers aged 12–20, use respectful language, cite evidence where necessary, and be entirely original, no AI-generated content. If AI is found in a submission, it will not be accepted, and if we have already published your work and later discover AI in another essay you submit, your previously published work will be taken down.

We started this initiative to empower writers to express themselves and engage with topics that matter to them, inspiring others and contributing to a growing community of thoughtful voices. For more information, check out our Instagram and sign up for our Monthly Newsletter, we can’t wait to read your essays and see the amazing ideas you have to share!