10th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

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Entries are now being accepted for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award and the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. The contest, which is sponsored by the Illinois State Library and the Illinois Center for the Book, is open to residents of Illinois who are at least 18 years old.  More information about the contest, eligibility, and the entry fee can be found at illinoiscenterforthebook.org. Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2014.