Entries sought for annual contest

WASHINGTON >> ASAP! (After School Arts Programs) is now accepting submissions for the 12th annual Celebration of Young Writers, a special event that showcases students writing from across the state of Connecticut. All public, private, and homeschooled children in grades K-12 are encouraged to participate. A panel of judges will select exceptional pieces of writing through a blind process where all names and schools are removed.

This year’s celebration will be held on Saturday, June 3 at The Gunnery in Washington and hosted by actor Michael Lombardi, best known from the critically acclaimed hit TV show Rescue Me on the FX network.

Selected students will be center stage as they read their chosen pieces. The evening will conclude with one outstanding teacher being awarded The Frank McCourt Prize for Excellence in Teaching. Parents will submit pieces for consideration.

The deadline for submissions for the Celebration of Young Writers is Friday, March 31.

For information on how all writings must be submitted visit: http://asapct.org/project/celebration-of-youngwriters/

The deadline for nominations for the Frank McCourt Prize in Excellence in Teaching is Friday, March 31.

For more information on nominations and applications for the Frank McCourt Prize, please visit:

http://asapct.org/thefrank-mccourt-prize-for-excellence-in-teaching-2/

For further questions about submissions or nominations, call Jenn Pote at 860-8680740 x304.