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Weekly Reader's Student Publishing Contest

 

 
Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Student Publishing Contest:

Whole Publication Winners

Elementary School
The Mustang News
Eanes Elementary
Austin, Texas

Middle School
Park Forest Times Online
Park Forest Middle School
State College, Pennsylvania

High School
The Rockville Rampage
Rockville High School
Rockville, Maryland

 

Individual Student Writing Winners

Elementary School
My Sister, Francesca
By Micah Fong
San Diego, California

Middle School
Flickering Memories
By Alex Price
Hastings Middle School
Columbus, Ohio

High School
Papa—A Memoir
By Malinda Gowin
Clayton, North Carolina

 

View profiles of all this year's winners and read the winning essays at www.weeklyreader.com/studentpubwinners

Read about their trip to DC to meet the Vice President.

The winners will be honored at a special luncheon at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The Guest of Honor for the 2010 Student Publishing Luncheon will be Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author.


 
Weekly Reader's Student Publishing Contest honors the best in nonfiction publications and writing by students in grades 3-12. The contest is intended to inspire young people to tell compelling, true stories through good reporting and writing. Best of all, this year it's free!

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT WRITING
Any piece of student nonfiction writing between 500 and 2,500 words is eligible, including memoirs, essays, and stories about news events. Each entry should include:

  • crisp writing and accurate information;
  • compelling and engaging word choice;
  • principles of good writing and/or reporting.

Note: Entries do not have to be published and do not need to be affiliated with a school.

WHOLE PUBLICATION
Student publications, including newspapers, magazines, and literary magazines that include nonfiction, are eligible. Each entry should include:

  • clear, interesting writing and good grammar;
  • an attractive layout and effective photo use;
  • a variety of voices and diversity of opinion.

Note: Any electronic complement to the student publication—such as an official student-created Web site—will also be considered in judging the entry.


 


2009-10 Student Publishing Contest Sponsors

Weekly Reader

 
continental airlines

 
The Capital Hilton
Official hotel sponsor

 


Interested in sponsoring the 2009-10 Contest?

Contact Jo-Ann McDevitt to find out about available opportunities.


 

 

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