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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE
20TH ANNUAL PALO ALTO WEEKLY 2005

Adult Winners

It is our pleasure to bring you the winning entries in the Weekly's 20th Annual Short Story Contest. For the past two decades, we have published a staggering range of stories submitted by our readers. Comedy, tragedy, introspection, action -- the tone and style of the tales have never failed to enlighten and amuse. This year's selections are no different. From a decidedly different take on "The Exorcist" to the long-awaited answer to "How to Solve a Rubic's Cube," local writers have once again demonstrated the wealth of talent that exists on the Midpeninsula. We would like to thank all the contestants who entered this year's contest and invite the community to submit their works next year.

First Place Kathleen Jalapour, Flight from Egypt Second Place Kathleen Davis , The Zeppelin Third Place Mark Clevenger, Liars

Youth Winners

Children 9-11 First Place Wendy Wu The Stowaway Second Place Lisa Wu A Doll Named Maya Third Place Evelyn Wang Child of the Forest

Teen 12-14 First Place Katherine Yu How to Solve a Rubik's Cube Second Place Carolyn Rennels Letting Go Third Place Nils Gilbertson Like Father, Like Son

Young Adult 15-17 First Place Ross Raffin The Exorcistein Second Place Christina Hueschen Bubble Gum Third Place Hilary Brennan-Marquez Red Rock

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JUDGES NANCY ETCHMENDY MIKE NAGLER KATY OBRINGER TOM PARKER ELLEN SUSSMAN CARYN HUBERMAN YACOWITZ Past winners: 2019 winners | 2018 winners | 2017 winners | 2016 winners | 2015 winners 2014 winners | 2012-2013 winners | 2011 winners | 2010 winners 2009 winners | 2008 winners | 2007 winners | 2006 winners | 2005 winners 2004 winners | 2003 winners | 2002 winners | 2001 winners | 2000 winners 1999 winners | 1998 winners | 1997 winners | 1996 winners

DEADLINE EXTENDED

The 34th Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult and Teen categories. Send us your short story (2,500 words or less) and entry form by April 10, 2020. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category. Sponsored by Kepler's Books, Linden Tree Books and Bell's Books.