Writing contest showcases ‘talent, passion and bravery’ of Surrey teens

Winners of Surrey Libraries’ 2024 Youth Writing Contest were celebrated during an awards event Oct. 16 at Surrey City Hall’s Centre Stage theatre.

The annual writing competition, for youth aged 12-18, is free to enter in six categories including Short Stories (Senior and Junior), Poems (Senior and Junior), Comics and Random (for other types of writing such as essays, screenplays or song lyrics).

Since launching the contest in 1987, Surrey Libraries has received more than 8,000 entries from aspiring young writers from across Surrey. Details are posted on surreylibraries.ca/services/teens/youth-writing-contest, the website where entries for the 2025 contest will be accepted next summer.

“The entries this year were outstanding in both their number and their excellence,” said Tricia Green, Youth Services Librarian and contest co-ordinator.

“It’s incredibly uplifting to see the talent, passion and bravery shown by these young writers and artists from Surrey.”

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