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“Dear Jackie Robinson,” …
Enter the Jackie Robinson Intergenerational Letter-Writing Contest!
Jackie Robinson didn’t just break baseball’s color barrier — he broke barriers in hearts and minds, paving the way for generations to dream bigger, stand taller and speak louder. Now, you can do something to honor his legacy — a heartfelt letter addressed to Jackie Robinson.
With the intergeneration connection in mind, we highly encourage submissions from teams of two — ideally, one senior (60+) and one young person (ages 6–21).
We also welcome individual responses or teams of two of any age.
Writing Prompt
Compose a letter to Jackie Robinson, expressing how his life, achievements and legacy have personally impacted you.
If you are writing as a team, you can write from both of your perspectives or tell one shared story that weaves your voices together.
Submissions must be typewritten and no more than 800 words.
Important Dates
- Submissions Open: February 11
- Deadline to Enter: March 15
- Winners Announced: April 15 (Jackie Robinson Day 2026)
Awards and Judging Criteria
We will award one grand prize winner and two runners-up.
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
- Emotional impact and authenticity
- Clarity and quality of writing
- Connection to Jackie Robinson’s legacy
- Representation of intergenerational collaboration (if applicable)