CELEBRATION OF YOUNG WRITERS

GRADES K-12

ASAP!’s 19th Annual Celebration of Young Writers empowers students to share their love of writing with the world. Public, private and homeschooled students from across Connecticut are invited to submit for a chance to be recognized for their outstanding work, and read their piece in front of a live audience. The Celebration of Young Writers stage is a place where student voices are amplified, and their passion for writing can be shared with the world. Twelve 2024 top selected works will be presented to the public in June, and shared through ASAP!’s website. Submissions to the Celebration of Young Writers are free.

Celebration of Young Writers was inspired by ASAP!’s objective to foster children’s creativity and imagination in the literary arts. It was established with the help of Ellen and Frank McCourt, Ann and Denis Leary, and Susanna Salk.

SUBMISSIONS

Submissions closed April 1.

WHERE

Spring Hill Vineyards
292 Bee Brook Road
New Preston, CT, 06777

WHEN

Friday, June 21, 2024

COST

Free. Preregistration is required. Registration link coming soon.

ASAP!’s 19th Annual Celebration of Young Writers is is sponsored in part by Elizabeth R. Rea, The Hopkins Inn, the generosity of the Watts Fund, and