Storyworks Contests

Contests Update

Due to mailing issues, contest entries must be mailed to our NEW address below or emailed to [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience!

 

(Name of contest)

c/o Scholastic

Storyworks 4th Fl.

130 Mercer St.

New York, NY 10012

March/April 2024

Deadline

May 1, 2024

WWII Contest

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.

Prize

Hour of Need by Ralph Shayne


Scaredy Cat Contest

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?

Prize

The Mythics #1: Marina and the Kraken by Lauren Magaziner


Eclipse Contest

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

Prize

a $20 gift card for the Scholastic Store Online


Root Power Contest

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).

Prize

Storyworks prize


New Word Contest

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

Prize

Frindle by Andrew Clements


February 2024

Deadline

April 1, 2024

Wireless Contest

Imagine you're Jack Bins. Write a short memoir (story from your life) about your job on the Republic. Explain how you helped solve the problem that arose on the ship.

Prize

Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks by Ben Hubbard


Magic Contest

Imagine you’re Amelia. Write a journal entry that tells how putting on a magic show made you and Grandpa feel better about performing magic. Use details from the story

Prize

Lo and Behold by Wendy Mass


Tennis Contest

Write an essay on how Althea Gibson persevered in an unfair world. Explain how her actions made a difference.

Prize

We Got Game! by Aileen Weintraub


Root Power Contest

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).

Prize

Storyworks prize


Cube Contest

Create a flyer about starting a Rubik’s Cube club at your school. Explain why kids should join, using details from the infographic.

Prize

a Storyworks prize


December 2023/January 2024

Deadline

February 1, 2024

Earthquake Contest

Write a paragraph to explain how the Great Alaska Earthquake changed the town of Valdez. Include at least three details from the text.

Prize

I Survived:The Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 by Lauren Tarshis


Perfects Contest

Imagine you’re Max. Write a letter to your dad telling him about how you stopped the flooding in the house and what you learned from the experience.

Prize

a $20 gift card for the Scholastic Store Online


Baachan Contest

Imagine you are Lord Togashi. Write a speech about why you made Baachan your chief adviser. Include details about the problems she solved.

Prize

a $20 gift card for the Scholastic Store Online


Root Power Contest

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).

Prize

Storyworks prize


Holiday Foods Contest

Create an invitation to an international holiday party. Tell your guests what foods you’ll be serving and why, using details from the infographic and your own research.

Prize

a Storyworks prize


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