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Thank you for your submissions in our first WRITE;TALK Awards. Our team has reviewed the entries and picked a Grand Prize Winner.
Marigolds is a touching coming-of-age story that follows young Moses as she faces an unexpected upheaval in her life. Thrust into unfamiliar surroundings, Moses grapples with feelings of displacement and loneliness. Her stumbling upon a hidden sanctuary becomes a turning point, leading to encounters that challenge her perspective and foster personal growth. This poignant tale explores themes of resilience, faith, and finding beauty in unexpected places. With its vivid imagery and relatable protagonist, "A Marigold's Journey" offers an uplifting read that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place or struggled to adapt to life's sudden changes.

A young girl named Moses loves Marigolds, and finds that she must live with relatives during her mother's illness.

• The review committee elected to award one winner for this year's WRITE;TALK AWARD contest.
