The Spectator Literary Magazine is a literary magazine that has been publishing the work of New Canaan High School students since 1961. Over the past years, Spectator has won numerous awards and been recognized as one of the top school literary magazines in the state of Connecticut. Submissions to Spectator include poetry, short stories, photography, graphic designs, mixed media art, narratives, and etcetera. Additionally, podcasts, short films, and spoken word poetry videos may be submitted to be featured on the Spectator website.
Interested in joining the club? Want to learn how to submit your work to the Spectator? Check out the Spectator website or click through the slides below!
Please note that because the following organizations are not affiliated with New Canaan Public Schools, they may not comply with P.A. 16-189.
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Connecticut Bar Association: Statewide High School Essay Contest
Connecticut Writing Project: Connecticut Student Writers Contest
Daughters of the American Revolution: Essay Contests
National Council of Teachers of English: Student Writing Awards
Rhodes College: Summer Writing Institute
Scholastic: Art and Writing Awards
Scholastic: Civics "What Will You Run For?" Contest
New York Times: The Learning Network Student Contests