NJALL
2015 Adult Learner Writing Contest

Call for Submissions

NJALL would like to recognize the writing skills of adult learners across the state and encourage all learners to think about sharing their work. This spring we will publish a magazine featuring writing by adult learners and we will also choose selected pieces to receive certificates and cash prizes. Winners will be invited to read their work and receive their awards at the annual NJALL conference on April 24th.

Categories: Fiction Non-fiction Memoire Poetry

Prizes: 1st Place - $100      2nd Place - $50      3rd Place $25

All adult learners are eligible, regardless of whether they are adult literacy students, preparing for high school equivalency tests or enrolled in English language classes.  All submissions must be original and represent the work of the writer - not the work of their teacher or tutor.

Submissions need to be received by February 6th, 2015, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Submissions should include the writer's name and contact information and the name of the program or school they attend.

All those submitting work will be notified of the decisions by March 13, 2015.
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Call for Reviewers

NJALL is also looking for people to serve on the committee that will evaluate the submissions.  Committee members will be expected to read a set of pieces and provide their feedback. This will take place via a conference call, so no travel is required.

We would like the committee to be 50% learners and 50% teachers.

If you are interested in serving on the committee, or have a recommendation for somebody that you think might be interested, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it