CELEBRATION OF YOUNG WRITERS

GRADES K-12

ASAP!’s 18th 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. 2023 top selected works will be presented at the Spring Hill Arts Gathering (SHAG) Festival on Friday, June 23 2023, and shared through ASAP!’s website.

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 3.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 TOP SELECTED YOUNG WRITERS

WHERE

Spring Hill Vineyard Arts Gathering
292 Bee Brook Rd, New Preston, CT 06777

WHEN

Friday, June 23, 2023
5pm-6pm

This program is made possible in part by The Watts Fund. Thank you to our 2023 Event Hosts:

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FRIDAY, JUNE 23

Get tickets to see the top selected young writers perform their pieces.

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