Submission Information
The Claudia Ann Seaman Award for Young Writers was created by the Seaman family in memory of their daughter and sister, a young poet. In 2010, the CAS Award acknowledges excellence in teen writing in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Open to: All students in grades 9 – 12
Submission: Each participant may submit a total of three poems, essays, or stories (1500 word limit for fiction and creative nonfiction) Deadline: Entries must be received by April 15, 2010 Cash Award: $200 award for each genre Award Announcement: September 20, 2010 Guidelines: Go to www.polyphonyhs.com/guidelines for important instructions. How to Submit: There are three ways to submit (in order of preference): - Preferred: Submit your work directly to Polyphony H.S. at www.polyphonyhs.com. This is the best way to submit your work.
- Or email your work at Contests@teenreads.com
- Or submit your work through the Community Foundation of Dutchess County (paper copies accepted here very reluctantly) at:
Community Foundation of Dutchess County
The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards for Young Writers
80 Washington Street, Suite 201
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Each entry must contain the following information: - Student name, address, phone number, email address, year of HS graduation (Class of_______);
- School name, address, phone number;
- Name and email address of student’s English or writing teacher
After you have reviewed the contest information on the Polyphony H.S. Web site and you still have questions you may contact: Donna Seaman at dseaman7@aol.com. Please click here to download and print a copy The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards for Young Writers flyer.
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