Imagine this... Story Writing Contest
The Contest
Students write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events based on accurate information about California agriculture. See prompt ideas below.
Common Core State Standards (W.3-8.2,3)
To Enter
2022-2023 Winners
2021-2022 Winners
Buy the book! - Imagine this... Stories Inspired by Agriculture 2023
Introducing the 2023 Imagine this... Stories inspired by Agriculture book! From dairy farming and the benefits of worms to saving a tomato crop, generational farming, and more, these memorable stories highlight California agriculture. Order your copy today.
- Third Grade: "Responsibility Can Be Fun!" written by Juliet Olson
- Fourth Grade: "Down in the Dirt: Written by Nurit Neta
- Fifth Grade: "Cooper and the Peachy Adventure" written by Ally Samulski
- Sixth Grade: "Lessons from the Grapevine" written by Sofia Magni
- Seventh Grade: "A Crop Invasion" written by Sophie Granados-Moreno
- Eighth Grade: "Maria’s Terruño" written by Audra Devereaux
- Honorable Mention: "Betty's Beehive" written by Harrison Tyler
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Great Reads About Agriculture
California students in grades 3-8 creatively explore where their food comes from by writing narratives. The winning stories from each grade are illustrated by high school art students and published in our annual story book, Imagine this... Stories Inspired by Agriculture.