Youth Ink - A Creative Writing Contest for Orinda's 6th, 7th and 8th Graders

Youth Ink 2012, the annual creative writing contest open to all sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students who live or attend school in Orinda.  

The Youth Ink 2012 theme is,  “There is a Knock at the Door.” 

The first rule is to write about anything you like: Real or imaginary. There is no limit to your imagination.  Whatever you write about, just remember to have fun!   

Youth Ink 2012 submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis but must be hand-delivered to a designated school representative or postmarked by Feb. 10, 2012 and mailed to Orinda Junior Women’s Club, Post Office Box 40, Orinda, CA 94563 in order to be considered for an award. 

Youth Ink 2012 entry forms are available online at www.orindajuniors.org or through the OIS English department, Orinda Library, Orinda Academy, Athenian School, Julia Morgan School for Girls, John Ogro, DDS Orthodontics’ office, SmartLounge, Orinda Books, Kumon Lafayette, and Storyteller bookstore. 

Generous co-sponsors of Youth Ink 2012, including The Orinda Association and The Orinda Community Foundation, have made it possible to provide impressive prizes:

• $250 for 1st place,  $125 for 2nd place,  $75 for 3rd place
• 10 honorable mentions who receive gift certificates from a local book store