| Quotes from Authors and Participating Teachers |
"This writing contest was truly a remarkable way to express my feelings.
If you find the feeling in your soul to want to become a writer,
use this contest as a stepping stone to become a better one.
Upon entering the contest, I've had an overwhelming sense of accomplishment
and I feel the need to pass it on to someone else!
Thanks Young Writers of America, for an unforgettable experience!"
BreAnna Smith
Miller Magnet Middle School
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"Too often I see young minds melting at the thought of completing another writing assignment for their instructor. Changing their point of view is as simple as giving them back the mantle, allowing them to maintain ownership over their pieces. Publishing for a purpose beyond a grade in the class brings them into the reality that the writing workshops we do were never meant to confine them to the walls of our classroom. Thank you for helping me to give them greater perspective!"
Tammy L. Notehelfer
Explorer Middle School Teacher
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"There are few better ways to ramp up the pride of your parents! Well worth the effort of submitting your pieces."
Edmund Colell
Palo Verde High School
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"This contest is a stepping stone for any aspiring young writer and it can only lead to good. I am so glad I entered! I think it is amazing that youth such as myself are getting a chance to express ourselves."
Keegan Hughes
Desert Foothills Jr. High School
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"This contest has truly had a large impact on my writing. I am now more focused to strive harder in school! It has given me more confidence to get my writing out there and be recognized. I am among some terrific students who have been honored for their poetry, and am very grateful for that. Thanks for your support and recognition!"
Liz Encinas
Alice Vail Middle School
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"The Young Writers of America contest is by far the best student writing contest that I have seen over my many years of teaching in public schools. The books, professionalism, prompts, and prizes are absolutely fantastic! Just a few of my students have been published in the book but I have seen their self-esteem and confidence visibly rise. The contest is free and the books
for purchase are amazing and will build some lasting memories!
My staff and students always look forward to this contest!"
Mrs. Benson
Countryside Elementary School Teacher
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"I want to thank the judges of the Young Writers Contest. I was very excited and honored to be chosen as the Grand Prize Winner. I also want to thank my teacher, Mrs. Hall, for telling me about the contest."
Faith Markley
Jennings Elementary School
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"I think this contest is a great way for kids to get a chance
to express themselves through writting. It encourages young minds to develop feelings
and ideas and share them with other kids from different schools.
I really enjoyed participating in this contest because it gave me the opportunity
to tell in a poem how I feel about the environment.
I am very happy you chose my poem for an Honorable Mention Winner, thank you!"
Veronica A. Webber
2009 Honorable Mention Winner
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"This contest was great because I enjoyed listening to the poems that my classmates wrote. It felt wonderful to see how excited they were when I won Division I."
Madeline Smith
Wilson Elementary School
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"I am proud of my few students who were published. Thank you once again for the opportunity to participate. We look forward to getting involved this
coming school year."
Rose Corso
Tonasket Elementary School Teacher
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"I thought the Young Writers Contest was a great opportunity to share my poem with the rest of my peers. Now that I am going to be a published author, it has made me more dedicated to my work. It is such an honor to be recognized for my piece of literature. Thank you Young Writers of America!"
Krisha Pathak
Ashton Ranch Elementary School
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"This experience really got my mind working.
I am proud that I got an honorable mention and that I am published in the book!"
Ryan Condra
Sope Creek Elementary School
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"This contest has been an awesome experience for all the children in my class,
whether they were chosen to be in the published copy or
just entering the contest by writing a poem from their hearts.
Knowing that the people who run this contest do this on their own time
is very much appreciated... thank you for all your time and effort
bringing these chldren's dreams to fruition."
Barbara B. Stern
Devon Aire K-8 Center - 5 Grade Teacher of the Gifted
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"The Young Writer's Contest is a great way to express your fellings on a certain subject, depending on the theme given. It's fun and enjoyable. If you take time to work for success you will become a great writer one day!"
Yian Ni
Stevenson Elementary School
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"Let me take this opportunity to thank you for choosing my daughter's poem... success is possible when one perseveres. You are doing a great thing for children all over this country."
Maria Casares-Webber
Parent of Veronica Webber (2009 Div I Honorable Mention Winner)
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