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Students Writing For Cash With Indian Prairie Library
The annual writing competition and author visits are back for the 15th year.
DARIEN, IL — Write-On! is Indian Prairie Public Library’s annual teen writing competition where students in grades 7–12 can win cash prizes and more when they write an original poem or short story.
In celebration of its 15th year, the library has added a Write-On! Jr. competition for grades 4–6.
Winners of the teen competition also are awarded a special virtual writing workshop with Renee Watson and Ellen Hagen, authors of Watch Us Rise.
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Submit entries now through Sunday, Nov. 1 at writeon.ippl.info. All students are encouraged to enter, regardless of skill level.
Write-On! and Write-On! Jr. are generously sponsored by the Gift of Carl Foundation.
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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.
