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October/November 2021
Deadline
December 1, 2021
Fire Contest
Write a newspaper article from shortly after the Chicago Fire, reporting on what happened and why it was so serious. Include imaginary quotes from Bessie and Catherine.
Prize
a $20 gift card for the online Scholastic Store
Wind Contest
Imagine you are one of Annie’s neighbors. Write the next part of the story, telling what you do to make Annie feel welcome.
Prize
a $20 gift card for the online Scholastic Store
Change Contest
Choose two characters from the play and write a paragraph for each, describing how he or she helped end segregation on buses.
Prize
Pies From Nowhere by Dee Romito
Word Nerd Contest
Write your own Word Nerd sentence.
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
September 2021
Deadline
November 1, 2021
9/11 Contest
The rescuers of September 11, like Carlos Perez, are often called heroes. Using details from the article, write a paragraph explaining why you think they are called that.
Prize
a $20 gift card for the online Scholastic Store
Back to Normal Contest
Write an email to Elijah, telling him about your experience going back to school this year and explaining how it is similar to or different from his.
Prize
a $20 gift card for the online Scholastic Store
Titanosaur Contest
Write a letter to Diego Pol, telling him what you learned about the titanosaur and what it’s like to be a paleontologist.
Prize
Titanosaur by Dr. José Luis Carballido and Dr. Diego Pol
Word Nerd Contest
Write your own Word Nerd sentence.
Prize
You will be featured as a Real-Life Word Nerd
New Friend Contest
It’s the night before the first day of school. Write a journal entry explaining how you plan to make a new friend. Use ideas from the infographic—and add your own personal touches!
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Create a Character Contest
Congratulations to the winner, finalists, and runners-up!
How to Enter
At this time we are only accepting contest entries by e-mail. All entries can be sent to:
Storyworks_Contest@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.
