2011 Junior Authors Short Story Contest Winners
The judges agree that this was a strong year with many high-quality entries. Thank you to each young writer who took the time to put their vision down on paper. It’s not easy! We know that. Stay tuned as the winning stories are made available online for reading. If you did not place in the top six this year, try again in 2012!
– Laura Thomas
14 – 17 Category
FIRST PLACE – Read Kimberley’s Story
Winner of a $100 Chapters gift card from Ricki Willing & publication in The Delta Optimist
“Lost in Translation” by Kimberley Monteith of Delta
SECOND PLACE – Winner of a $75 Chapters gift card from Ladner Business Association
“Best Friends” by Laura Wilkinson of Surrey
THIRD PLACE – Winner of a $50 Chapters gift card
“Saltines and a Serial Killer” by Mariah Dear of Delta
FOURTH PLACE – Winner of a $25 Chapters gift card from Tutor Doctor
“The Stranger that Beckoned” by Emily Garlough of Delta
FIFTH PLACE – Winner of a $20 Chapters gift card from NetClimber Web Design
“Sunrise” by Marissa Jonn of North Vancouver
SIXTH PLACE – Winner of a $10 Chapters gift card
“The Audition” by Valerie Flokstra of Chilliwack
10 – 13 Category
FIRST PLACE – Read Erin’s Story
Winner of a $100 Chapters gift card from Ricki Willing & publication in The Delta Optimist
“Pulled Away from the Sand“ by Erin Riesen of Delta
SECOND PLACE – Winner of a $75 Chapters gift card from Ladner Business Association
“Shattered World” by Emilee Hanson of Vanderhoof
THIRD PLACE – Winner of a $50 Chapters gift card
“Aliens are Nice” by Allison Hartley of Delta
FOURTH PLACE – Winner of a $25 Chapters gift card from Tutor Doctor
“Sleeping Ugly” by Mikayla Neufeld of Delta
FIFTH PLACE – Winner of a $20 Chapters gift card from NetClimber Web Design
“Sleeping Under the Sea” by Anika Grewal of Surrey
SIXTH PLACE – Winner of a $10 Chapters gift card
“How the Leopard got his Spots” by Zachary McKay of Surrey
6 – 9 Category
FIRST PLACE
“Porky Pig’s Adventure” by Jennifer Takaoka
SECOND PLACE
“Jack and his Giant Toothbrush” by Prashant Kumar
THIRD PLACE
“The Unexpected Guest” by Sophia Castaner
