Washington Academy students cast their spell as published authors
Seventy six of Washington Academy’s talented students have transformed their imagination into reality, becoming officially published in the Young Writers Grim Tales competition. Competing against students of all ages from across the country, they have showcased exceptional creativity and storytelling skill.
The national competition challenged young writers to reimagine classic fairytales with dark, twisted twists, celebrating creativity, originality, and daring storytelling. The winning stories capture the dark, thrilling, and magical essence of storytelling, turning our students into real-life authors.
Jodi Bunker, English teacher at Washington Academy, said:
"We are thrilled to announce that 76 of our talented students are now published authors in the Young Writers Grim Tales competition! Their twisted, imaginative fairytales have captured the dark, thrilling, and magical spirit of storytelling, showcasing creativity, originality, and a flair for the unexpected. This is an incredible achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of every student who dared to dream, write, and let their imagination run wild."
Washington Academy, who are part of Consilium Academies and located on Spout Lane, Washington, is deeply committed to fostering a love of reading and writing, understanding the importance of literacy in developing creativity, critical thinking, and confidence. Initiatives like the Young Writers Grim Tales competition provide students with opportunities to explore their imagination, develop their writing skills, and achieve real-world recognition.
Washington Academy celebrates this remarkable achievement and looks forward to seeing its students continue to create, innovate, and share their voices with the world.
