2021 Paper Gardens Creative Writing Contest ​​

You are invited to participate in the 28th annual Paper Gardens Writing Contest. The judges will select approximately 65 pieces of prose and poetry which will be published in the Paper Gardens anthology. Winning authors receive their own copy of the book.  Entries from students and adults who live, work or go to school in Yamhill County are due by March 3rd. A book release celebration is planned for 5/13/2021. Entries are free for students through grade 12.

Flyer     Application     2020 Book Cover 

  Authors Participating in the 28th Annual Paper Gardens Creative Writing Contest for children, youth, and adult writers in Yamhill County.  ​If your piece is selected, it will be published in the Paper Gardens Anthology
and you will receive a copy of the Paper Gardens Book.
 Following CDC guidelines, the awards ceremony  
at the Chehalem Cultural Center has been canceled.
The Paper Gardens book will still be published and released in May.
All authors and supporters will receive a copy and books will be available for purchase.
Distribution details will be communicated closer to publication as further information becomes available. 

Paper Gardens 2020 is available through Third Street Books. 
To order go to:  https://www.thirdstreetbooks.com/product/paper-gardens-2020 ($15) or call 503.472.7786 on Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10:00 - 2:00 when Third Street Books is open for pre-arranged curbside pick-up.