Ottawa's Edith René wins CBC's First Page student writing award | Page 8 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: June 9, 2026 - 04:00

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Ottawa's Edith René wins CBC's First Page student writing award

June 9, 2026

CBC Books asked students across Canada to write the first page of a novel set 150 years in the future, imagining how a current-day trend or issue has played out. About 1,200 students submitted their stories in this year's contest.



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