Short Story & Poetry Contest

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The 2024 Short Story & Poetry Contest is open to ages 6 and up. All contest entries submitted through our online Short Story Portal will be published in DTDL's Short Story Dispenser at the end of the contest. Poetry submissions will be considered for publication on the library's outdoor walkways. Gift card prizes will be awarded to contest entries receiving the highest scores from our judges.

Contest opens: January 2, 2024
Submission deadline: 5 p.m. March 15, 2024  
Participant age brackets:
Youth: Ages 6-12
Teen: Ages 13-17
Adult: Ages 18+

Visit dtdl.org/shortstory for full contest details.