High school kids have the chance to prove their writing potential thanks to a contest sponsored by the Friends of Lovejoy Library at SIUE.

The 12th Annual High School Writer's Contest is a contest for juniors and seniors enrolled in southwestern Illinois high schools from Madison, St. Clair, Washington, Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Green, Jersey, Macoupin, Monroe and Montgomery counties.

Writers will have the opportunity to win prizes in one of three categories: fiction, nonfiction and poetry. First prize for each category is $500, second prize is $300 and third prize is $100.

Information packets have been sent to high schools in each of the specified counties and deadlines are Feb. 17. Winners will be notified April 1, and prizes will be awarded April 26 at an awards banquet at SIUE. All participants will receive certificates of recognition.

For further information, students should talk to their English teachers or principals, or contact the Friends of Lovejoy Library at 650-2730.

Posted by Glenn Hefley in Writing Contests