CELEBRATION OF YOUNG WRITERS
GRADES K-12
ASAP!’s 20th 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. 2024 top selected works will be presented to the public 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
February 1 – April 1, 2025
Submission link coming soon
VIEW THE 2024 TOP SELECTED YOUNG WRITERS PIECES
WHERE
Washington, CT. More information coming soon.
WHEN
May 31, 2025. More information coming soon.
COST
Free. Preregistration is required.
ASAP!’s 20th Annual Celebration of Young Writers is sponsored in part by:
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NOVEMBER 2024 EXHIBIT
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