Writing contest entry deadline extended

The entry deadline has been extended for submitting your fable to the 2021 Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest. Submissions will now be accepted until March 19.

The Santa Cruz Sister Cities Hans Christian Essay competition is presented as part of the Hans Christian Andersen Fables Bay competition held in Santa Cruz’ sister city of Sestri Levante. Andersen lived for a short time there and is considered a favorite son. This is the 54th year of the Sestri competition and is part of a larger celebration of childhood and youth.

The competition is open to writers in four age categories: 3-5 years; 6-10 years; 11-16 years; and 17 and older. The essays can be about any subject, but must be an original folk or fairy tale. A committee of readers determines first, second and third place winners in each age group and those winning entries are submitted to the Sestri competition.

For information, visit cityofsantacruz.com.