Record Set for Entries in Young Writers Competition

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For release: Mar 01, 2010

A record number of Connecticut students have submitted entries in the 2010 Connecticut Young Writers Competition. Now in its 13th year, the annual contest highlights works of poetry and prose submitted by teenagers from throughout the state. There were 795 entries received, an increase of 36 percent from a year ago, and surpassing the previous record of 647 in 2000. The contest is a project of the Connecticut State University System (CSUS) and the Connecticut Young Writers Trust.

“The talent and creativity of a new generation of Connecticut writers is clearly evident, and we look forward to recognizing their excellent prose and poetry,” said David G. Carter, Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System. “This initiative is another example of the many ways in which CSUS is a catalyst for Connecticut, engaging our young people in academic pursuits that encourage their dedication and inspire all of us.”

Next month, panels of judges will select 16 students as county winners – a prose and poetry winner from each of Connecticut’s eight counties. The county champions are to be selected from county finalists in each category in each county. The regional ceremonies will be held:
  • Wednesday, April 21, at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, for Hartford and Tolland counties;
  • Monday, April 26, at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, for Middlesex and New Haven counties;
  • Tuesday, April 27, at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, for Fairfield and Litchfield counties; and
  • Wednesday, April 28, at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, for New London and Windham counties.
The county winners will be vying for selection as the statewide winner in prose or poetry, to be awarded at an annual ceremony to be held in early June. The statewide winners qualify to have their writings published in Connecticut Review, the literary journal of the Connecticut State University System.

The Connecticut Young Writers competition affirms the work of young poets and writers and celebrates their accomplishments. For more information, including entry forms, visit www.ct.edu/ctyoungwriters. CSUS serves more than 36,000 students, making it the largest public university system in Connecticut. CSUS offers 160 academic programs, with 93 percent of students coming from Connecticut and 86 percent of graduates staying in the state.
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