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Microstory Contest Past Winners

2021 UI 175-Word Micro Story Contest Winning Stories

3rd & 4th Grades

Kendal A., Illinois, "Butterfly"

5 & 6th Grades

TIE: Dulce R., Illinois, "Birthday Smash" and Marie Z., Texas, "Seeing Things in a Different Way"

7 & 8th Grades

Maxwell C., Illinois, "Untitled"

9-12th Grades

Ashley L., Illinois, "Gold Rings"

Adult

Jim Kane, Minnesota, "Butterhorn Resurrection"

Thanks to all who participated, and be on the lookout for Write Now again next year. In the meantime, enjoy reading these amazing tales from your fellow Hawkeyes!

Looking for further inspiration?

Get your creative juices flowing by exploring these resources for writers offered by the University of Iowa.

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