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Dear teachers,
Due to COVID-19 and the situation here at Scholastic HQ in New York City, as well as the fact that many school buildings are closed, we will not be announcing winners or mailing out prizes to the Storyworks writing contest winners for the time being. However, we are still accepting contest submissions and we are extending all deadlines by one month to give your students extra time to submit. If students need additional time, please email us at storyworks@scholastic.com and we will work with you. We thank you for your patience during this challenging time.
Many thanks,
The Editors of Storyworks
March/April 2020
Deadline
Extended to June 1, 2020
Coal Contest
Compose a well-written journal entry from Albert’s point of view, telling what happened on the day of the disaster. Use text evidence from the article.
Prize
The Breaker Boys by Pat Hughes
Giants Contest
How do Marie and Gramps show their love for each other in this story? Answer in a well-written essay supported by text details.
Prize
Beneath by Roland Smith
Elephant Contest
This fable shows examples good and bad ways to treat others. Write an essay explaining two instances of each. Include details about characters’ words and actions.
Prize
Moo by Sharon Creech
60 Seconds Contest
If this happens in 60 seconds, what happens every 24 hours? Calculate each fact to cover one day. Write a paragraph about which fact you find most surprising.
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
a Storyworks prize
February 2020
Deadline
Extended to May 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
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
