Storyworks Contests

Imagine you are a bald eagle that was rescued by Doris Mager. Explain to a younger eagle why birds like you were hurt in the past, and how life for eagles has changed for the better.

Write a comic or paragraph in which you and Nat discuss your doubt gremlins. Include advice Nat might give about how to deal with them based on what she learned in the story—and advice you would share based on your own experiences.

Imagine you’re Pinocchio. Write a journal entry, poem, or speech reflecting on the lessons you learned. Use details from the play.

What root should Lexie use next? Find three words that contain the same Greek or Latin root of your choice. Then write a sentence for each word (or create a comic that features your words).

Imagine you’re an athlete from ancient Greece who has time traveled to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Write a letter back home telling how the Games are different and what you think of them. 

Courage is the ability to do something even if it’s difficult or scary. Write an essay on why Jewish people had to escape Denmark and how fellow Danes acted with courage to save them.

Write a new part of the story in which Freddy meets Scaredy Cat again and takes another chance. What might he try to do next?

Using facts from the play and text features, write a detailed plan for kids to view the solar eclipse with friends or family.

What root should Lexie use next? Find three words that contain the same Greek or Latin root of your choice. Then write a sentence for each word (or create a comic that features your words).

Create a brand-new word for a feeling or experience. Write its definition and explain why it should be part of the English language.