An Interscholastic Creative WRITING Program for students in grades 7-12
is a proud supporter of
JustWrite Michigan
October 2022 Contest Winner
Ashlyn Smith, 6th grader
from Covert Public Schools
Teacher: Kayla Gray
for her poem
“Those Skies”
Click the PDF below
to read her poem!
January Contest Winners
In January, Michigan 6-12 grade students were called to creatively compose to the prompt: “The Unexpected Arrival.” Students were further challenged to writer their story in either the genre of Science Fiction or Fantasy.
Shyla Smith, 8th grader
Saline Middle School
Teacher: Kelly Voight
for her narrative
“The Escape”
Gabby Linker, 8th grader
Duncan Lake Middle School
Teacher: Jessie Belote
for her narrative
“Powerful Dreams”
Thank you to
for sponsoring the prizes
March 2022 Contest Winners
In March, Michigan 6-12 grade students were called to become poets and compose poems to the prompt: "The Storm"
JustWrite Michigan is so proud of all students who took the challenge and entered!
Below are the TWO winning entries, take a moment to revel in the words of the poets.
Laynie Tousa, 7th grader
Saline Middle School
Teacher: Catherine Reddies
for her poem
“Rainy Days”
Sarah Holes, 8th grader
Otsego Middle School
Teacher: Elizabeth Lincoln
for her poem
“Voices in the Wind”