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Tucson Festival of Books
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Writing contest of the Tucson Festival of Books for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, limited by the entry form to students from Southern Arizona. Students may enter one story and one poem of up to 1,000 words, and each winner receives a prize bag with a $100 gift certificate to the UA Campus Store. Writing entries for the 2027 festival are due January 8, 2027, with an awards ceremony on March 13, 2027.
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