The Reader’s editorial staff was gratified and frequently delighted by the response we got to our writing contest: 347 non-fiction stories, 31 pieces of fiction, and no less than 199 poems. It’s good to know …

“He is an amiable animal, but displays such a strong penchant for eccentric behavior that it was thought best to hold him in reserve until the opportunity for ownership by a similarly inclined master presented itself.”
Posted February 23, 2022
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2022 San Diego Reader writing contest winners, part 1