Microstory Contest Past Winners
2023 UI 100-Word Microstory Contest, Winning Stories and Honorable Mentions
- Grades 3 & 4: “Band Music” by Emily D., Iowa (Prompt B)
- Grades 5 & 6: “Caitlin’s Dream” by Lillian H., California (Prompt B)
- Grades 7 & 8: “Harmony Resonates” by Joey N., Iowa (Prompt B)
- Grades 9–12: “The Strong Wind” by Casper N., Iowa (Prompt A)
- Adult, Non-Alumni: “Hatched” by Kathryn Kenyon, Iowa (Prompt A)
- Adult, University of Iowa Alumni: “With Me Again” by Alison Reeger Cook (04BA), Washington (Prompt B)
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!
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