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February 2021
Deadline
April 1, 2021
Bigfoot Contest
Imagine you have a younger friend who asks you if Bigfoot is real. Write a note telling him or her where stories of Bigfoot came from and why it’s very unlikely he exists.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Space Message Contest
Imagine you’re Naya. Write an email to your mom on the space station, telling how your feelings were different at the end of the day than at the beginning, and why.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Stone Soup Contest
Write a letter from the children of the village to the soldiers, telling them what the villagers learned and what happens after the soldiers leave.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Connected Contest
Write a journal entry that explains your plans for keeping connected with your friends and family while you’re apart. Use ideas from the infographic.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
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
December 2020/January 2021
Deadline
February 1, 2021
Tambora Contest
Imagine you could send a letter through time, explaining to the Hoisingtons what caused the strange weather of 1816. In your letter, tell them how Tambora affected people around the world.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Can’t Dance Contest
At the end of the story, Emma heads to talk to Aubree. Write the conversation you think the girls might have. What does Emma want to say? How might Aubree respond?
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Newsies Contest
Imagine you’re a reporter covering the Newsboys Strike of 1899. Write an article about what the newsies did and how it led to change. Include quotes from characters in the play.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Perfect Pet Contest
Your friend Alex wants a new pet to keep her company. Write her an email explaining why she should choose a potbellied pig. Use information from the infographic.
Prize
a Storyworks prize
Word Nerd Contest
Write your own Word Nerd sentence
Prize
You will be featured as a Real-Life Word Nerd
How to Enter
At this time we are only accepting contest entries by e-mail. All entries can be sent 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.
