Wadadli Pen is back with a challenge for writers in Antigua and Barbuda of all ages. Prizes will be broken down by age group — 12 and younger, 13 – 17 and adult (18-plus). There will be a main prize winner selected from winners across all age groups.
All types of writing are eligible – eg story, poem, drama, creative non-fiction – and it must represent the Caribbean’s ways, culture, and environment. The submission can be any theme and up to 500 words maximum.
Submissions must be typed in Microsoft Word with a cover letter inclusive of name, short bio (50 words, max), short summary of entry inclusive of genre (50 words, max), school (if applicable), date of birth, and contact information (email, phone, address).
Teachers submitting on behalf of students can do bulk submissions listing the names and entries of all student writers, with a school contact (email, phone, address). There will also be a prize for the school with the most submissions.
Submit entries using the subject line WADADLI PEN 2023 SUBMISSION + INITIALS (of school or individual, as applicable) to [email protected] by May 31.
Submissions after this date will be deleted unopened.