Submit Story For Fall 2025

Contest Rules:

Entries must be typed and in English.
Maximum story length is 1000 words.
Entries can be fiction, non-fiction or poems.
Kids may choose any topic, as long as it is age-appropriate.
Contest is open to all children, worldwide, ages 8-12.
Entries must be the original unpublished work of the child entering the contest.
More than one entry per child is allowed. Each entry must pay the $20 fee.

Find the application form below. Note that there is a $20.00 application fee for each entry.

Author's Name Author's Age Story Title Story File

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Authorizing Adult's Name Email Address Phone Number Country Card Number

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I verify that the above-named child has my permission to enter this contest.

I agree on behalf of my child, that this website may reproduce their entry without payment to the child, other than any prize(s) they may be awarded.

I verify that the submitted story is the original work of my child.

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Application Fee: $20.00