Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Offers Writing Contest for College Students
Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books Offers Writing Contest for College Students

The 2024 Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books will offer a writing contest for college students this fall named for the late Lillian Boese who was a key force in the Festival’s fifteen year history. The Lillian Boese Award for Writing Excellence will include competition in essays, fiction and poetry, and is open to college students who reside or attend college in Southeast Wisconsin.

New Writing Contest for College Students Named in Honor of Lillian Boese
New Writing Contest for College Students Named in Honor of Lillian Boese

Lillian Boese was a key force in the Festival of Books' fifteen year history. The Lillian Boese Award for Writing Excellence will include competitions in essays, fiction and poetry, and is open to college students who reside in or attend college in Southeast Wisconsin.

High School Senior Entered the Festival of Books Writing Contest
High School Senior Entered the Festival of Books Writing Contest 3 Times and WON! Here’s why she does it...

Harper Pugh is a 3-time winner of the Festival of Book's Century Fence Middle and High School Student Writing Contest. She discusses what winning this contest has meant to her.

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