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Teen Writing Contest Podcast
Listen to the 2009 Our Own Expressions Teen Writing Contest winners read their poetry and short stories at the May 27, 2009, award ceremony. These files may require an MP4 compatible player on your computer such as QuickTime or Windows Media Player.
Introduction (MP4 1560kb)
Poetry
| Grades 7 and 8 |
Lost Children, by Cheyenne Robertson |
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Forget, by Emily Tomczak | |
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I am Here, by Jasmin Ferrante |
| Grades 9 and 10 |
My Cat, by Diana Choi |
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Complaint, by Leah Cardon |
| Grades 11 and 12 |
Like Yoda Speak, by Nathaniel Shelden |
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Oncorhynchus Kisutch, by Rachel Webber | |
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It Started as a Thought - Mar09, by Tyler Coghill |
Short Stories
| Grades 7 and 8 |
Snow Spirit, by Mariah Bellamoroso |
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Strawberry Vodka, by Alyssa Moulton | |
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Eva, by Erin Haas |
| Grades 9 and 10 |
Blood Brothers, by Joel Kim |
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Suspicious Company, by Eric Zils |
| Grades 11 and 12 |
Double Rations, by Thomas Slack |
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The First Raid, by Nathaniel Shelden |