Indian Prairie Library’s Annual Writing Contest for Teens Is Back

Indian Prairie Public Library’s annual teen writing competition and author visit, Write-On!, is back for its 15th year. Write-On! is for grades 7-12. New this year, is a Write-On Jr. competition for grades 4–6. Both of these competitions are held virtually this year.

Students can write an original short story or poem with cash prizes awarded in both categories.

First place $100

Second place $75

Third place $50

In addition to the cash prizes, winners of the teen competition also earn a special writing workshop with Renee Watson and Ellen Hagen, authors of Watch Us Rise.

Entries can be submitted now through Sunday, Nov. 1 at writeon.ippl.info.

Write-On! is generously sponsored by the Gift of Carl Foundation.

All community members are invited to attend these author visits via Zoom. Registration is required.

An Evening with Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan, authors of Watch Us Rise.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

An Evening with Leah Henderson, author of The Magic in Changing Your Stars.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.