The 2027 I Am America Publishing Contest is organized in honor of America’s 250th anniversary and is presented through a partnership between the National Medal of Honor Museum, iWRITE Literacy Organization, and The Bryan Museum, in collaboration with the New York Times. The call is open to students in grades 2 through 12 and accepts fiction, nonfiction, poetry, letters, and artwork. Submissions must center on a person from history, a family or community member, or the applicant’s own experiences that shape their understanding of America. Each entry must incorporate one or more Medal of Honor values—Courage, Sacrifice, Commitment, Integrity, Citizenship, or Patriotism—and demonstrate how those values guided the actions, decisions, or contributions of the chosen subject or ideal. The contest carries no entry fee. Selected work will be published in an anthology that celebrates the individuals and ideals that help tell the story of America. The deadline for submissions is February 16, 2027. The initiative is explicitly inspired by the Medal of Honor Museum and its educational mission, and the collaboration with the New York Times signals a serious editorial platform for young writers and artists. While the prize structure is not specified in the provided information, the primary recognition is publication in the anthology. The curatorial vision is rooted in civic reflection and historical consciousness, asking young contributors to engage with national values through personal and researched narratives. The project aligns with the commemorative spirit of the 250th anniversary and seeks work that is thoughtful, sincere, and grounded in the specified values.