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Brooklyn Public Library Teen Writing Contest and Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize

DeadlineOpening soon
LocationBrooklyn, NY
EligibilityGrades 9-12
CostAward: see listing

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Key details

Deadline
Rolling / no deadline
Status
Opening soon
Grade levels
Grades 9-12
Location
Brooklyn, NY · More in New York City
How to apply
Members only

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About

Annual contest where New York City teen writers in grades 6 to 12 submit poetry and prose judged by Brooklyn Public Library's young adult librarians. Winners receive the Ned Vizzini Teen Writing Prize, publication in the library's teen writing journal and recognition at a June reception.

Who can apply

Students in grades 9–12.

Subjects

Creative writingPoetryFiction

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