# Youth literary contests in Chile, Ireland, and Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-literary-contests-in-chile-ireland-and-argentina
> Updated: 2026-08-19T00:19:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Various educational and cultural institutions in Chile, Ireland, and Argentina have launched literary competitions for youth. 

In Chile, initiatives include a short story contest by Grupo Cetep Cultura focused on ‘Mental Health in Children and Youth’ and the sixth edition of the ‘Desde Mi Ventana’ contest in San Antonio, which encourages students to write micro-stories regarding maritime trades. 

In Ireland, the Anubmitos contest for students aged 10 to 15 invites entries inspired by myths, legends, or daily life. In Argentina, the Antonio Di Benedetto School is organizing its 35th Intercollegiate Short Story Writing Contest, themed ‘Malvinas, un faro para nuestro pueblo’ to promote historical memory.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Literary contests launched for students in Chile and Argentina

Student literary contests in Chile and Argentina focus on maritime heritage and historical memory through micro-story and short story competitions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/literary-contests-launched-for-students-in-chile-and-argentina

### 2026-07-31: International Youth Writing Contests Launch in Chile and Ireland

Chile's Grupo Cetep launches a mental‑health themed youth story contest (open until July 2026) and Ireland's Anubmitos opens a myth‑inspired writing competition for 10‑15‑year‑olds (deadline 7 August), both on

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-youth-writing-contests-launch-in-chile-and-ireland

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