I'm interested in the Vancouver Writers Fest's youth programs. Can you provide details on the Youth Writing Contest, including who can enter, what they can submit, and the prizes? Also, tell me about the Writers in the Classroom program: its cost, who is eligible, and the application deadline for Spring 2025.
Navigate to the 'Youth' section of the Vancouver Writers Fest website. Access the 'Youth Writing Contest' page. Scroll down to find the contest rules and prize details. Identify the eligibility, submission categories, and prizes for the Youth Writing Contest. Access the 'Writers in the Classroom' page. Identify the eligibility, cost, and application deadline for the Spring 2025 Writers in the Classroom program.
State that the Youth Writing Contest is open to students in British Columbia in grades 5-7 and 8-12. State that the contest submission categories are short stories and personal essays. State that for grades 5-7, first place receives $100 and second place receives $50, both with publication in the Books & Ideas Newsletter. State that for grades 8-12, first place receives $200 and second place receives $100, both with publication in the Books & Ideas Newsletter. Confirm that 'Writers in the Classroom' offers free author visits to schools across Metro Vancouver. State that the application deadline for the Spring 2025 'Writers in the Classroom' season was March 5, 2025, and that the application period is now closed.