Young Writers Reap Rewards

On December 21, Chaldean News staff presented the winners of the Rising Writers Contest with their prizes. Miranda Kattula and Hayley Gappy, along with Yara Bashoory (not pictured) each won $500 for their winning entries. They earned their honors the hard way, working on their submissions for weeks and having to delve deep into their cultural identity. The winners were chosen by a panel who reviewed the submissions independently and rated them on points such as grammar, topic, writing style, and originality. All of the entrants are winners in our book, and we would like to encourage all of the young writers to submit story ideas and pitches for future features. If you have a story idea, send your pitch to edit@chaldeannews.com.