I'm looking for information on youth literary programs at the Vancouver Writers Fest. Can you tell me the eligibility, submission types, and prizes for the Youth Writing Contest? Also, what is the cost, who is eligible, and what is the application status for the Spring 2025 Writers in the Classroom program?
Navigate to the 'Youth' section of the Vancouver Writers Fest website. Access the 'Youth Writing Contest' page. Identify the eligibility, submission categories, and prize details for the Youth Writing Contest. Access the 'Writers in the Classroom' page. Identify the cost, eligibility, and application status 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.