Speed
February 2020
Deadline
April 1, 2020
Henson Contest
Imagine a statue honoring Henson is being built in your town. Write a brochure for visitors, telling what he achieved and why he didn’t get the credit he deserved.
Prize
Onward by Dolores Johnson
Fishing Contest
Imagine Joe wants to convince a friend to try fishing. Write an email from Joe to his friend, explaining what he’s gotten out of the activity.
Prize
My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog by Tommy Greenwald
Emperor Contest
Who is most responsible for the Emperor walking around in his underwear? The tailors, the dresser, the nobles, or the Emperor himself? Write an opinion essay supported by details from the play.
Prize
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Superpower Contest
Which animal superpowers would you want? Write a paragraph explaining which two powers you would choose and how they would help you.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Word Nerd Contest
Write your own Word Nerd sentence, along with its translation.
Prize
You will be featured as a Real-Life Word Nerd
December 2019 / January 2020
Deadline
February 1, 2020
Bilan Contest
Write an essay describing how Bilan became a refugee, what her life is like in the Kobe camp, and what’s being done to help refugees like her.
Prize
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
Silver Dollar Contest
Imagine you’re making a video to introduce Alex to your class. Write a script that describes what he’s like, using evidence from the story.
Prize
Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace by Nan Marino
Echo Contest
In this myth, why do the gods get revenge on Echo and Narcissus? Are the gods being fair? Send an essay answering both questions.
Prize
Hera by George O’Connor
Sports Contest
Imagine you’re on your school’s Field Day committee. Using information from the infographic, write a paragraph explaining which sports should be included in the event.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Word Nerd Contest
Write your own Word Nerd sentence, along with its translation.
Prize
You will be featured as a Real-Life Word Nerd
Wild Word Contest!
Can you find a word that can be used at least three different ways? Send it to us, along with an excellent sentence for each meaning.
Prize
If we choose your entry for a future issue, you’ll get a Storyworks prize.
Create a Character Contest
In our most popular contest, famous author Jerry Craft needs your students’ help!
How to Enter
All contest entries can be e-mailed to:
storyworks@scholastic.com
Please attach entries as Word documents or PDFs, put the contest name in the subject line, and include the e-mail address of the entrant's parent or legal guardian.
You can also mail entries to:
"Contest Name" c/o Storyworks
P.O. Box 712
New York, NY 10013-0712
