Entries are being accepted for the Kentucky Youth Storytelling competition open to youth ages 8-17. Entry deadline is June 1.

Entrants must submit a seven to 11-minute story on DVD. Winners will receive $100; a plaque designating them as a Kentucky Torchbearer; one year free membership in Kentucky Storytelling Association; recognition and an opportunity to tell on stage at the Kentucky Storytelling Conference in November and other events. Rules, judging guidelines, entry form and permission slip can be found here, or contact Gwenda Huff-Johnson, kys@kystory.org, for more information.