California Writers Club Young Writers Contest

This is the exciting time! The judges are finalizing their decisions, and I’m discovering the winners of the various categories. I’ve called some of the students to save the May 9 luncheon date, but some of the judges still haven’t reported back yet. And I haven’t been able to reach all of the students, what with the holiday.

This year, for the two categories I judged, we had difficulties in narrowing down our decisions. We REALLY wanted to give more prizes. But we’re short on funds. However, we’re going to try for a grant for next year. If we make it, I hope we can have the ability to have “tie-places” available. (fingers crossed, novenas prayed . . . )

One thing all of us judges agree on . . . the quality of the entries are far superior to anything we’ve seen before! Amazing. Students, teachers, parents and librarians are to be commended for this new flux of talent, hard work and craft!