CMP 1st Greater New York Youth Literacy Award Award Ceremony

🎉 On May 17th, during AAPI Heritage Month, we proudly hosted the 1st Chinese Writing Contest Award Ceremony, celebrating the incredible creativity of young writers in our community! Certificates and prizes were awarded to over 20 exceptional winners, ranging in age from 11 to 30.

💥 With a ground-breaking prize pool of $18,000, this contest was designed to inspire young writers to share their voices and creativity. As the first year of this initiative, we were thrilled to receive more than 80 heartfelt submissions. These exceptional writers expressed their passion through essays, fiction, and poetry—each work a shining example of the vibrant possibilities of Chinese literature ✍️.

A heartfelt thank you to the co-organizers, co-hosts, planning committee, judges, donors, teachers, families, and staff who made this inspiring project possible. Together, we’re building a vibrant community and uplifting young AAPI voices through the power of literature. 🖋️✨

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making this inaugural contest such a success. Your words not only inspire but also keep the vitality of Chinese storytelling alive and thriving💪.

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  We are excited to invite young writers to participate in the 2024 Greater New York Youth Literacy Award, a unique opportunity to showcase their writing skills, explore Chinese culture, and win prizes of up to $1,000! Organized by CMP, CMP Chinese School, and CMP Collegiate Student Services Center (CSSC), co-organized by CCBA (中華公所), co-hosted by Chinese Culture Art Association (詩畫琴棋會), this contest aims to inspire youth to continue learning and writing in Chinese while embracing their cultural heritage.

  Contest Details:

  • Categories:

    • Essay

    • Fiction

    • Poetry

  • Groups:

    • Youth Group

    • Young Adult/Adult Group

    • International Student Group

  • Awards:
    Prizes up to $1,000!

  • Eligibility:
    This contest is open to all living in New York and surrounding areas, regardless of background, as long as you can attend the awards ceremony in New York City. Whether you are a native speaker or learning Chinese as a second language, we encourage you to participate and express your unique voice!

  • Submission Deadline has been extended: January 31st, 2025

    For full details on how to submit your work, please refer to the event website.