Amazing but True (nonfiction) Writing Contest

[Virginia S Grenier]

Stories for Children Magazine Announces Amazing but True (nonfiction) Contest

For this new annual contest, send Stories for Children Magazine an amazing event or true story (nonfiction) for children. What age group you choose—3 to 6, 7 to 9, or 10 to 12—is up to you, but remember the event or story has to be true and for children, which means no sexual content, violence, or anything related to drugs.
Submissions will be accepted between May 4, 2009, and July 30, 2009.
Who may enter? Adults (18 and older)
Contest Fee: $10
Contest Prizes:
The top article in each age group category will be published in the following months:
Ages 3-6 winner: September SFC issue
Ages 7-9 winner: October SFC issue
Ages 10-12 winner: November SFC issue

The SFC Amazing but True Grand Prize Winner: December SFC issue

In addition to being published in Stories for Children Magazine, all winners will receive a Winner’s Certificate and

• SFC Grand Prize: 3 months’ membership in the Children's Writers' Coaching Club (an $81 value). For more information visit http://www.cwcoachingclub.com/
• 1st Place in each age group category: a one-year subscription to Children’s Writer (a $19 value). For more information visit http://www.childrenswriter.com/

All entries may be considered for publication in Stories for Children Magazine at a future date.

Contest Rules:
Your article must be for one of the following age groups at Stories for Children Magazine:
• DISCOVERY (ages 3-6): Learning about the world around them. WORD COUNT: 150 to 400
• HOW AND WHY (ages 7-9): Understanding the how and why of things. WORD COUNT: 400 to 800
• TELL ME MORE (ages 10-12): Covering the basics and digging deeper for a better understanding of their world. WORD COUNT: 500 to 1200

Your maximum word count, not including your title and byline, may not exceed the word count listed in the age group you choose.

Winners will be selected based on quality and appeal to our readership here at Stories for Children Magazine.

Learn more at: http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/AmazingButTrueContest.aspx