“The talent and creativity of a new generation of Connecticut writers has clearly been evident in past entries, and we look forward to recognizing excellent prose and poetry this year.
"This collaboration is another example of the many ways in which CSUS is a catalyst for Connecticut, engaging our young people in academic pursuits that encourage their dedication and inspire all of us.”
-- David G. Carter, Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
Student Writing in Prose and Poetry Sought in
Connecticut Young Writers Competition
Competition for Teenage Writers Enters 14th Year
Teenage writers of prose and poetry from across Connecticut are being encouraged to submit original entries to an annual literary competition which awards winning entrants with cash prizes and the possibility of having their work published in the literary journal Connecticut Review. The 2011 entry deadline is March 15; entry forms are available at www.ct.edu/ctyoungwriters.
The literary awards competition, for youngsters ages 13 to 18, is a project of the Connecticut State University System and the Connecticut Young Writers Trust, with the support of the family trust of Glastonbury business consultant Matt Daly. It is specifically designed to encourage young writers and poets throughout Connecticut. Entries must be nominated by a teacher in a public or private school; home school entries are also accepted.
A year ago, a record-setting 795 entries were received from students from throughout the state.
Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, and Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will receive the entries and a distinguished panel of judges will select the state’s top poet and writer to be announced at a special awards ceremony later this spring. The two winners will each earn an opportunity to be published in Connecticut Review, the literary journal of the Connecticut State University System.
“The talent and creativity of a new generation of Connecticut writers has clearly been evident in past entries, and we look forward to recognizing excellent prose and poetry this year,” said David G. Carter, Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System. “This collaboration is another example of the many ways in which CSUS is a catalyst for Connecticut, engaging our young people in academic pursuits that encourage their dedication and inspire all of us.”
For more information, including entry forms, visit www.ct.edu/ctyoungwriters or contact Young Writers Trust Executive Director Ron Winter at hjrwinter@comcast.net or 860-228-6803.
MEDIA CONTACT
Bernard Kavaler, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs, kavalerb@ct.edu, 860-493-0093
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