Children's Creative Writing Contest

5K – 12 th Grade

Divisions:   Short Stories and Poetry

Length: Length appropriate for subject

Content: Any original work is acceptable. Entries must be typewritten or neatly handwritten on typing paper or notebook paper.

Judging: A qualified judge will judge the work.

Labeling: A plain white index card containing the following information:   student's name, title of work, category (short story/poetry), school, grade, and phone number should be placed in an envelope and attached to the back of the work. The outside of the envelope should contain: title of work, category and grade.

Deadline: Each school representative must deliver the winning school entries to the Cleveland Branch of the Bolivar County Library by Wednesday, April 9th. All Works should be submitted by a School, Daycare Center, Mom’s Morning Out Program, Home School Association, or other learning group. Winners from each individual school contest are to be submitted of no more than one winner per grade per category.