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2024 Braille Creative Writing Contest

Start Date April 1, 2024 9:00 am EDT
End Date May 31, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
Event Type
Virtual
Program Type
Children & Youth Programs

Calling all aspiring young writers! The 2024 Braille Creative Writing Contest is now accepting entries. Since 1997, CNIB has organized a Canada-wide Braille Creative Writing Contest for children and youth. This important competition celebrates braille literacy and encourages young people to flex their creative muscles while practicing their braille skills. Write a short story, essay, or poem on any topic or re-purpose something you've written for school this year! Show off your creative writing talents for a chance to win cash prizes. The contest is open to primary and secondary students (grades K-12) who are blind or partially sighted and live in Canada. 

How to Enter

The 2024 Braille Creative Writing Contest is now accepting entries! Submit your short story, essay, or poem on any topic (in English or French) by May 31, 2024. Entries must also be accompanied by a signed entry form.

  1. Complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form
  2. Complete the Contest Entry Form
  3. Download The Contest Rules and Prize Info

Questions?

For more information about the Braille Creative Writing Contest, please contact Karen Brophey, Central Lead, Literacy at karen.brophey@cnib.ca.

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