Bailey Shultz receives Commended Award in 2017 Youth Literacy Competition Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong FEATURED by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 3, 2017 Bailey Shultz is very honoured to have received a Commended Award. BAILEY Shultz’s passion and talent for creative writing has been recognised in the 2017 Youth Literary Awards. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE His original short story titled ‘Home‘ caught the attention of the judges, who selected the piece for a Commended Award. The accolade places Bailey’s story in the top 10 of all entries submitted in the national competition. An Australian theme, coupled with invention of style and creativity, were key aspects of the award. Bailey said his 800-word story explored the relationship between a war veteran and his distant son. “It’s basically about a guy who returns home to visit his sick father,” Bailey said. “While reminiscing at the old house, he gains an understanding of his father after discovering photos and medals in a drawer, which makes him really appreciate his dad.” Bailey said the overall theme of grief and loss, was interwoven with the message that you shouldn’t judge until you know the full story. Bailey, who is a Year 12 student at Bulahdelah Central School, said the award has boosted his confidence in the leadup to the Higher School Certificate examinations. “I hope to include it in the HSC, so I have to keep working on it,” Bailey told News Of The Area. “The theme of the story relates very well to the topic of discovery that we are studying in English.” The prizes for the Youth Literacy Awards were provided by the estate of Norman McVicker OAM, who spent his life involved in writing and the performing arts. By Daniel SAHYOUN Bailey Shultz has a passion for writing. Bailey Shultz received a Commended Award for his short story. Bailey Shultz hard at work on his next short story.
