CLiF’s first Two-Sentence Writing Contest was held in February 2023 and it drew over 700 submissions from across the two states. It asked youngsters to write about winter and submissions impressed the adult judges with their creativity.
“The range of creative expression demonstrated by the stories was truly amazing,” Leichliter said. “With just two sentences to work with, it’s incredible what kids can come up with. We had comedy, horror, tragedy, sci-fi…you name it. We can’t wait to read the stories generated by this year’s theme!”
Open to all Vermont and New Hampshire children aged 12 and under, the contest is free to enter. Prizes will be awarded to top submissions in each of four categories: Kindergarten and younger; grades 1 and 2; grades 3 and 4; and grades 5 and 6.
The winner of each category will receive a five-book library from CLiF, curated to their age and interests.
Additional details about the contest and a downloadable entry template can be found on CLiF’s website at clifonline.org/writing-contest-2024. Entries must be received by email to communications@clifonline.org or postal mail to: CLiF Writing Contest, 3579 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677. The deadline for entries to be received is March 29. Winners will be announced in early April.
Based in Waterbury Center, CLiF is a non-profit organization with a mission to cultivate literacy among young readers and writers in Vermont and New Hampshire.
More information: clifonline.org.
