Please note this contest is open to current students of public and private high schools in Howard County, Maryland.

Hosted by Howard County Poetry & Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo) since 1981, the annual All-County Writing Competition recognizes the literary talents of Howard County students across four categories: poetry, personal essays, short stories, and short plays.  All current students of Howard County public or private high schools may enter in as many or as few categories as they wish— please submit a separate form for each.  Personally chosen book awards, in many cases signed by past HoCoPoLitSo visiting writers, are presented for each category at high school award ceremonies.

Entries are accepted now, via the Google Form accessible here at bit.ly/allcounty25, via the QR code below, or by postal mail to HoCoPoLitSo, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044.

And calling all teachers and students—

Coming up soon is HoCoPoLitSo’s 47th annual Evening of Irish Music and Poetry, featuring Seán Hewitt, hosted by Cóilín Parsons, and music by Poor Man’s Gambit. A special discounted rate of $30 is offered for all educators and students, available now up to the day of the event online or by calling the Horowitz Center Box Office at 443-518-1500, Wed.–Fri., 12–4 p.m. We hope you will join us for what is sure to be another memorable evening in February.