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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE
26th ANNUAL PALO ALTO WEEKLY 2011

Adult Winners

The story of the Palo Alto Weekly's 26th Annual Short Story Contest is one driven by characters -- the robot who struggles to define humanity, the horse that longs for freedom, the mother who retreats from her worrisome reality, and the girl who develops in front of the reader's eyes during a turning point in her life. The characters in each story are as distinct as their authors, and each lends emotion and depth to their stories. The Palo Alto Weekly thanks each of the 142 writers who entered this year's contest as well as writers Ann Hillesland and Shelly King, who chose the top entries in each category to send to judges. Also, thanks to our judges and the contest co-sponsors Bell's Books of Palo Alto, Kepler's of Menlo Park and Linden Tree of Los Altos. For the first time ever, download the audio version of the first place winners stories.

First Place Diane Holcomb When the Knock Comes Download Audio Version   Second Place Apala G. Egan Bastille Day   Third Place Michele Raffin Do the Math

Youth Winners

Children 9-11 First Place Nicole Knauer Nico Download Audio Version Second Place Emma Miller A Tale of a Tail Third Place Nisha McNealis Lightning Strikes

Teen 12-14 First Place Maya McNealis The Perfect Souvenir Download Audio Version Second Place Emily Katz Merry Go Round Third Place Alexandre Poux Four Knocks

Young Adult 15-17 First Place Curtis Wu Robot Rob Download Audio Version Second Place Gavin Rea New Shoes Always Hurt Third Place Alessandra Occhiolini Caltrain. Afternoon Service. Makes All Stops.

Short Story Reception

The Story Contest reception wa held
Tuesday, February 28th at 5:30 p.m. at Kepler's Books & Magazines.

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Short Story Contest JUDGES Past 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

Short story writers wanted!

The 33rd Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult (15-17) and Teen (12-14) categories. Send us your short story (2,500 words or less) and entry form by March 29. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.