Storyworks Contests

Contests Update

Due to mailing issues, anyone who previously mailed in a contest entry must resubmit their entry to the below address to enter the contest or by emailing [email protected]. Emailed entries do not need to be resubmitted. The deadline for the October/November and September contests has been extended to December 15, 2023.

 

(Name of contest)

c/o Scholastic

Storyworks 4th Fl.

130 Mercer St.

New York, NY 10012

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


October/November 2023

Deadline

December 15, 2023

Death Valley Contest

Imagine you are a journalist reporting on the three women who were lost in Death Valley. Write an article explaining how they got lost and what they did to survive. Use details from the article and the text features.

Prize

a $20 gift card for the Scholastic Store Online


Save Contest

Explain how Oren’s background affects the way he feels about lacrosse. What events change the way he feels about the game—and himself?

Prize

Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac


Spy Contest

Pretend you’re Sally. Write a top secret diary entry telling why you decided to become a spy. Use details from the play to explain what you did and why you are good at this job.

Prize

Sophia’s War by Avi


Root Power Contest

Think about the meaning of the root astro (or aster) to figure out what Lexie is saying. Write your own sentence for each orange word. Then find one more word with the root astro (or aster) and write a sentence with that too.

Prize

Storyworks prize


Bat Contest 

Imagine you’re the leader of a nature club in your neighborhood. Write a letter to your neighbors explaining why they should build bat houses.

Prize

a Storyworks prize


September 2023

Deadline

December 15, 2023

Frozen Earth Contest

Imagine you have been asked to be the narrator of a TV show about the Ice Age. Write what you would say to explain what life was like for humans and animals during this time. 

Prize

What Was the Ice Age? by Nico Medina


Sophia Contest

Imagine you’re a reporter. Write an article about
how Sophia got her start as Squeakers the Mouse. 

Prize

Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee


Shark Lady Contest

Write a letter to young Genie. Explain why her goal to study sharks is important and why she should continue to follow her dreams. 

Prize

 $20 gift card for the online Scholastic Store


Root Power Contest

Think about the meaning of the root mem to figure out what Lexie is saying. Write your own sentence for each orange word. Then find one more word with the root mem and write a sentence with that too. 

Prize

Storyworks prize


Apple Contest 

Write a letter to the U.S. president explaining why the apple should be our national fruit. Use facts from the infographic to support your letter.

Prize

a Storyworks prize


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