Imagine this... Story Writing Contest
Entry Details
- Each story must have a corresponding entry form
- Individual grade categories: grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Stories must be written by one student author; no group entries allowed
- Stories exceeding 750 words will not be selected as state winners
- Stories should not be similar in theme to winning entries from previous years' contests
Awards - Regional Level
Up to two stories from each grade level in each of the four regions will be chosen for regional recognition:
- Plaque
- Children's literature book about agriculture
- Resources for their teacher
Awards - State Level
One story from each grade level is selected. The stories are illustrated by high school art students and published. Additionally, state winners receive the following:
- Medal
- E-reader
- $100 worth of resources for their teacher
- Transportation expenses provided for a trip rip to Sacramento for the student, teacher, and two parents/guardians. The awards ceremony takes place at Ag Day at the Capital during National Ag Week.
Winning Stories Must Be
- Titled and original, creative student work
- Fact or fiction
- Grammatically correct
- Related to California agriculture in a positive way
- Typed, preferably, or neatly handwritten
- Written without reference to registered trademarks
- Suitable for illustration (imagine your story in a book!)