Alicante Booksellers and Stationers Association traditionally named Youth Story CompetitionIt has been held every year for 19 years and is usually attended by approximately 15,000 students from the state.
The competition has character province and is aimed schools In order to popularize reading, writing and culture among students Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO). The competition has been expanded to include young people aged 2-3. 12 to 15 years oldThe president of the association states that there is a “very important window of educational development” José Antonio López Vizcaínoreminds participants that there is a deadline for submitting their stories Until March 31, 2024.
The competition stands out with its creation short storiesBoth were written by the students themselves. Spanish as in Valencian. Once narrative suggestions are submitted, they are evaluated and selected by a group of experts, including the association’s own team. The selected stories are later part of a compilation book annually, which will occur in this case 2024. All selected students will be given books, diplomas and cups, and the book will be available for sale in bookstores in the province.
The presentation of the volume took place at an event held in the Alicante Provincial Council (ADDA) Auditorium in recent years; 1,200 people and at whose ceremony they are awarded Awards for seven selected storiesas distributed in first, second and third place three second prizes and a reward special from bookstores.
“It is a unique experience to see talents of young writersrecognition of their creative talents and also being given the opportunity to share their work with audiences. All selected students will receive: The reward of seeing your story published in a book,” says López Vizcaíno.
Registration and raffle
Students can submit their stories until March 1, but not before Register on Alicantelibros.com website. The association aims to encourage registration. Filmed on December 15Among those registered are two book lots from two complete collections from the 18th year of the literary contest.