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2023 Teen short story writing contest

Published: August 23, 2023

Categories: Contests | Teens

Our 6th annual teen writing contest, organized by our Teen Advisory Council, is now closed.

The writers will be celebrated at an awards ceremony at the library Saturday, Nov. 18, 1 – 3 p.m. All participants will have the opportunity to read from their stories at the ceremony. Registration is required.

Register

Prizes

  • Overall winner — $100 Indigo gift card
  • First place (grades 7 – 9) — $75 Indigo gift card
  • First place (grades 10 – 12) — $75 Indigo gift card
  • Honourable mention (grades 7 – 9) — $50 Indigo gift card
  • Honourable mention (grades 10 – 12) — $50 Indigo gift card
  • Audience Choice award — $50 Indigo gift card

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