The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards for Young Writers

The Claudia Ann Seaman Awards for Young Writers was created by the Seaman family in memory of their daughter and sister, a young poet.  The CAS Awards acknowledges excellence in teen writing in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

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2009 Poetry Winner

Congratulations!

Reina Gattuso of Milford, NJ, for "The Drive Home from Connecticut"

We also applaud those who received this year’s Poetry Honorable Mentions:

• Patricia Schutt, Grand Rapids, MI, for "Dreams You Had When You Were a Child"
• Hosanna Kabakoro, Twin Falls, ID, for "Coconut Cowgirl"

Poetry Judge:  Ed Bok Lee

2009 Fiction Winner

Congratulations!

Andrea Villaraga of Rochester, MN, for "Death by Ramona"

We also applaud this year’s Fiction Honorable Mention:

• Elizabeth McClure of Charleston, SC, for "Leaving Marks"

Fiction Judge:  Tony Romano

2009 Creative Nonfiction Winner

Congratulations!

Elizabeth McClure of Charleston, SC, for "Present from a Farmer"

We also applaud this year's Creative Nonfiction Honorable Mention:

• Seth Perlman of Chicago, IL, for "On Being a Cynic"

Creative Nonfiction Judge:  Angela Bonvoglia

Thank you to everyone who submitted work this year to the Claudia Ann Seaman Poetry Award for Young Writers.