Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) is proud to celebrate the students who received recognition at the 2026 Connecticut Student Writers (CSW) Magazine and Contest, hosted by the Connecticut Writing Project at UConn. This competition invites K-12 students to submit original writing and art, with selected works published in the CSW Magazine.
This year, several TMA students earned gold and silver awards, along with honorable mentions, for their outstanding work. We love seeing our students take their ideas and talents beyond the classroom. The wide range of pieces recognized in this competition reflects the imagination, insight, and effort our students put into their work.
2026 CSW UConn Writing Awards & Recognitions
GRADE 8
GOLD AWARD NONFICTION: DEAN
“Twisting Power: An Analysis of the Interconnected Civic Power Plays in Animal Farm and Modern Politics”
HONORABLE MENTION FICTION: DEAN
“Frozen Finn”
GRADE 7
GOLD AWARD FICTION: RAJI
“Gayatri”
GOLD AWARD POETRY: RAJI
“Written in Pencil”
SILVER AWARD NONFICTION: RAJI
“Manipulated: Key Power Plays in Animal Farm”
SILVER AWARD NONFICTION: SHELDON
“From Fairness to Fear: Analyzing the Rise of Tyranny in Animal Farm”
SILVER AWARD FICTION: NIKHIL
“The Animal Trek”
GRADE 6
GOLD AWARD FICTION: NAARAH
“Zungenbrecher (Tongue Twisters)”
HONORABLE MENTION FICTION: LINCOLN
“The Attack of Feathery Fiends”
GRADE 5
SILVER AWARD FICTION: AUDREY
“The Mirror of Truth”
2026 CSW UConn Art Awards
Congratulations to all of our students on this well-deserved recognition!
Talcott Mountain Academy (TMA) offers a distinctive STEM-based education for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, where advanced and curious learners thrive within a science center environment and are empowered through an integrated curriculum to develop their talents and become lifelong learners. Learn more about how TMA is shaping the next generation here.