Again, I wish to thank all of you who participated in the Reclaim the Name Writing Contest for Teens & Young Adults inspired by the novel, JERK, CALIFORNIA. Entrees by the hundreds came in from five continents.
Selecting winners was a challenge. With so many different genres represented, you stretched our minds and made me rethink what exactly constitutes a journey. For that, I am grateful to each of you.
Nevertheless, winners we have! I'm proud to announce the winners of the short story contest.
Category A - Ages 15 and below
First Prize:
Nechama Basserabie
"Billie"
Second Prize:
Katelyn Benedetti
"Liquid Symphony"
Third Prize:
Bibi Bechard
"It's a Fine Line"
Category B - Ages 16-20
First Prize:
Marie Child
"Wild and Good"
Second Prize:
Anna Tahtamouni
"Untitled"
Third Prize:
Hank Hill
"Tea with Death"
Congratulations to you all.
JF
