On Saturday, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Children’s Entertainment Tent, the first-place winners of the 2011 Texas Book Festival Fiction Writing Contest will read their original stories and be awarded their prizes. This year’s contest is presented by Read to Lead.

The theme for the 2011 Contest was “End of Days”. Students from across the state in grades 7-12 were invited to enter a piece of original fiction, no more than 2,000 words and themed “End of Days.” A panel of judges comprised of authors, journalists, educators, and other industry professionals based their decisions on excellence in use of dialogue, imagery, character development, setting, plot, conflict and resolution. The entries were categorized into three divisions: 7th and 8th grade, 9th and 10th grade and 11th and 12th grade. The top three scorers in each division each receive a cash prize plus a plaque.

So, check out the Children’s Entertainment Tent on Saturday, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. to hear the award-winning stories, and be sure to visit our website for more details.

Congratulations to all of our talented writers, and Texas Book Festival authors-in-training!

View past winners and their stories.