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WRITING CHALLENGE 2024

Tuesday 16th January 2024
Time to start writing! Enter the Wadadli Pen Writing Challenge. Submit 500 words, in any genre, stories, poems, graphic novel, by February 16th
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2023 WADADLI PEN PRIZE

Monday 17th July 2023
The winners of the 2023 Wadadli Pen Prize were announced at the inaugural Literary Fête at Best of Books.
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LITERARY CELEBRATION

Monday 3rd July 2023
Wadadli Pen’s first in-person writing challenge awards post-COVID-19 pandemic took the form of a literary fete – a literal celebration of the word – on July 2nd, 2023
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WADADLI PEN 2023 PRIZE

Sunday 28th May 2023
Many thanks to Patrons who support 2023 challenge.
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WADADLI PEN CHALLENGE

Wednesday 17th May 2023
Wadadli Pen is back with a Challenge for writers in Antigua and Barbuda of all ages. Prizes will be broken down by age group; 12 and younger, 13 – 17, Adult (18+). There will be a main prize winner selected from winners across all age groups.
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WADADLI PEN ANNOUNCES NEW WORKSHOPS & NEW PATRONS

Thursday 18th March 2021
Wadadli Pen Workshop, and additional patrons announced as submission deadline approaches
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WADADLI PEN 2021 CHALLENGE INVITES REFLECTION ON ‘2020’

Friday 26th February 2021
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize returns with its latest challenge to writers and artists in Antigua and Barbuda.
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WADADLI PEN UPDATE

Friday 20th March 2020
The short list is posted and the edited pieces are due back from the short listed writers today for return to the judges
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN PRIZE 2020

Friday 24th January 2020
Writers and artists interested in challenging themselves need to submit entry form by February 16th.
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APPLY FOR WADADLI PEN INTERNSHIP

Thursday 12th September 2019
The Wadadli Youth Pen Prize has issued a reminder that internship applications are due by September 20th.
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JHOHADLI SUMMER YOUTH WRITING PROJECT

Tuesday 11th June 2019
Sign up the teens for the creative, fun and educational workshop hosted by Joanne C. Hillhouse.
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F.A.K.E. WINS BOOK OF THE YEAR

Wednesday 3rd April 2019
The Wadadli Youth Pen Prize congratulates Vivian Luke, whose book, F.A.K.E., netted the most votes.
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WADADLI PEN READERS’ CHOICE BOOK OF THE YEAR INITIATIVE

Wednesday 7th November 2018
Check out the books in the running and vote for your favourite. Voting will remain open until the end of March 2019.
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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES

Thursday 26th July 2018
Sign up for the Jhohadli Writing Project - Creative Writing Series starting on August 4th at the Best of Books Bookstore.
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN 2018 WINNERS

Monday 23rd April 2018
Kyle Christian, 28, author of ‘Creak’, is the winner of the Wadadli Youth Pen Prize Winner Take All Historical Fiction/Poetry Challenge.
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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES

Thursday 22nd February 2018
Sign up for the Johadli Writing Project Creative Writing Series set for March 10th, 2018 at the Best of Books Bookstore.
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10 FEMALE CARIBBEAN AUTHORS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Monday 19th February 2018
Antiguan & Barbudan writer, Joanne C. Hillhouse listed in Literary Hub’s ‘10 Caribbean Female Writers.
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN PRIZE

Monday 12th February 2018
Since it first launched its annual Challenge for young writers in Antigua and Barbuda it has depended on its friends contributions.
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN PRIZE CHALLENGE

Friday 19th January 2018
Write a story or poem, 600 wordS or fewer and submit by February 28th, 2018. Open to Antiguan & Barbudans ages 35 and under.
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READERS' CHOICE - BOOK OF THE YEAR

Wednesday 20th December 2017
Name your favourite 2017 book release by an Antiguan and Barbudan writer before the end of 2017.
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WADADLI PEN CHALLENGE 2017 LAUNCHES

Monday 9th January 2017
Submit your original short story, poem, or creative non-fiction entry of 600 words or less by February 6th, 2017.
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WADADLI PEN 2016 LAUNCHES

Monday 18th January 2016
Young Antiguans and Barbudans are encouraged to participate by submitting entries. Prizes to be won.
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‘APRIL BLESSINGS’ NEWSLETTER

Wednesday 14th May 2014
Check out the latest news from local author Joanne Hillhouse and be sure to subscribe to get regular updates directly!
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YOUNG WRITER EARNS BACK-TO-BACK WADADLI PEN WIN

Monday 31st March 2014
Asha Graham, a 16-year old student at Antigua State College, was the first writer to win the Wadadli Pen Writing Challenge two years in a row.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MY WRITING LIFE – JOANNE HILLHOUSE

Tuesday 18th March 2014
Local author Joanne C Hillhouse has released a newsletter updating fans on any new developments in her writing life.
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WADADLI PEN TURNS 10, PROVIDES MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN

Monday 6th January 2014
Wadadli Youth Pen Prize launches its 10th anniversary Challenge with opportunities for young writers and visual artists.
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OPEN LETTER FROM WADADLI PEN

Monday 30th September 2013
If moved to help, contact the programme at wadadlipen@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance.
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WADADLI PEN 2013 CHALLENGE WRAPS

Monday 8th April 2013
Wadadli Pen once again proves that when it comes to talent, age is nothing but a number.
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN REWARDS CEREMONY

Thursday 4th April 2013
Writers from this year's Wadadli Youth Pen Prize Challenge will be revealed and recognized this Sunday at Best of Books.
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STAGE ONE BMH ACTIVITY A SUCCESS

Tuesday 5th February 2013
Cushion Club hosts Wadadli Pen Kids Writing Workshop
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WADADLI PEN 2013

Monday 28th January 2013
Draw, Write, Create! Wadadli Pen 2013
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WADADLI PEN

Thursday 24th January 2013
Are you a demographic? if yes, here is a challenge for you
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TIME TO PUT PEN TO PAPER

Wednesday 16th January 2013
Enter the Wadadli Pen patron, Hands across the Sea, promising US$500 worth of books to the primary and secondary schools with the most submissions.
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NEW SITE, NEW INTERVIEW & NEW WADADLI PEN UPDATES

Wednesday 21st November 2012
New Top 10 lists, Christmas Book Gift Ideas, and more...
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WADADLI YOUTH PEN PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Monday 2nd April 2012
The Wadadli Youth Pen Prize wrapped this Saturday 31st March with Antigua State College student Rosalie A. Richards, capturing three categories including the main prize.
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PRIZE OFFERED FOR THE SCHOOL WITH THE MOST WADADLI PEN SUBMISSIONS

Monday 6th February 2012
Wadadli Pen announces the return of a school prize for the school with the most submissions, a prize last offered in 200
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NO GIFT TOO SMALL

Monday 23rd January 2012
Wadadli Pen is a literary arts competition which has, since 2004, encouraged and promoted the artistic development of young people in Antigua and Barbuda, with emphasis on the literary arts.
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CORPORATIONS AND PEOPLE GIVE TO WADADLI PEN 2012

Thursday 19th January 2012
Listing of our 2012 sponsors and partners
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ORIGINS, LIBERATING LOVE; THE FOCUS OF WADADLI PEN 2012

Monday 16th January 2012
The Wadadli Pen 2012 Challenge in partnership with the Best of Books is inviting submissions of poems and short stories between now and February 17th 2012.
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TRENDING AT WADADLIPEN.WORDPRESS.COM

Tuesday 27th December 2011
Countdown of the top 10 of pages viewed on the site in 2011. Stop by and see what you've been missing.
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MOM WRITES WINNING WADADLI PEN STORY

Wednesday 29th June 2011
The winners of the 2011 Wadadli Pen Challenge were announced and awarded Saturday night during day one of the Best of Books 10-year-anniversary Outdoor Book and Story Fair at the University Centre
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CARIBBEAN ALLIANCE BECOMES NEWEST WADADLI PEN PRIZE SPONSOR

Friday 29th April 2011
Thanking the 2011 sponsors of the Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011
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STORIES IN, ART OUT, PRIZES STILL BEING SOUGHT: A WADADLI PEN UPDATE

Saturday 23rd April 2011
The Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011 is now into the second judging phase
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2011 BEST OF BOOKS WADADLI PEN CHALLENGE ART REGISTRATION

Monday 4th April 2011
The 2011 Best of Books Wadadli Pen literary submissions are in and the window has closed. But the organizers would like to remind visual artists, 35 years and younger, that they can still register to create supporting art for the top entries.
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WADADLI PEN CHALLEGE 2011 FAQ

Monday 28th March 2011
As we enter the homestretch for Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011, we thought we’d use the opportunity to address some of your Frequently Asked Questions. Hopefully, by taking the opportunity to address these, we’ll be addressing any lingering hesitation and prompt you to make your submission before the March 31st deadline.
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WADADLI PEN’S 2011 CHALLENGE TO INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESS: GIVE

Monday 28th February 2011
The Best of Books Wadadli Pen Challenge 2011 has launched
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WADADLI PEN'S 2011 CHALLENGE: STORIES FOR YOUTH BY YOUTH

Wednesday 9th February 2011
Can you write an engaging children's story in 600 words or less?
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WRITING CHALLENGE 2024

Tuesday 16th January 2024
Time to start writing! Enter the Wadadli Pen Writing Challenge. Submit 500 words, in any genre, stor...
Read More

2023 WADADLI PEN PRIZE

Monday 17th July 2023
The winners of the 2023 Wadadli Pen Prize were announced at the inaugural Literary Fête at Best of ...
Read More

LITERARY CELEBRATION

Monday 3rd July 2023
Wadadli Pen’s first in-person writing challenge awards post-COVID-19 pandemic took the form of a l...
Read More

WADADLI PEN 2023 PRIZE

Sunday 28th May 2023
Many thanks to Patrons who support 2023 challenge. ...
Read More

WADADLI PEN CHALLENGE

Wednesday 17th May 2023
Wadadli Pen is back with a Challenge for writers in Antigua and Barbuda of all ages. Prizes will be ...
Read More

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