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There's nothing better than a campfire tale, so we're inviting your students to craft their own story inspired by a walk in the woods. From fantastical, imaginary tales to real-life events, from supernatural stories to recounts of well-known legends, there's no shortage of inspiration to get their creativity flowing! 

Perfect for 6-13 year-olds, it's easy to adapt to different abilities and link with your current topics. Plus there are loads of FREE online resources to download to support your teaching including:

🌲 Example stories from previous contest winners

🍄 Story mountain to help students plan their tales

🌲 How To Write a Mini Saga lesson plan 

🍄 Accompanying PowerPoint presentation (also available in Google Slides)

🌲 Student information guide so you can set the activity as homework

🍄 Word Doc entry form if you prefer a paperless option

So if you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a delightful surprise as your students develop into confident writers. We can't wait to read their stories!

[Rules] =>

Only one entry per student, there is no limit to the number of entries per school. Teachers please submit your entries altogether where possible!

Mini sagas can be on the entry form or a sheet of paper or typed.

Mini sagas must be your students' own work.

Mini sagas must be told in no more than 100 words (the title isn't included in this).

Ensure that all students include their name and age on their entries.

Story starters are optional but if used must be included in your students' word count.

US entrants only.

Free to enter.

[School Prizes] =>

The Young Writers’ Award of Excellence is awarded to the school that submits the best set of entries for this contest.

PLUS every participating school receives a free copy of the book their students feature in.

(The more entries you send, the more free books you’ll receive: E.g. Send 1-30 entries & you'll receive 1 free copy, send 31-60 entries you'll receive 2 free copies, etc.)

[Student Prizes] =>

Our favorite 3 writers will each win a fantastic creative writing goody bag!

PLUS every entrant receives a bookmark for taking part. Students chosen for publication also receive a certificate.

(The school & student winners will be chosen from the entries received Jan-Feb 2025 and prizes awarded the following semester.)

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in A Wander In The Woods competition.

We loved reading all of the entries we received.

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Inspire your child to get writing with A Wander In The Woods.

There's nothing better than a campfire tale, so we're inviting your child to craft their own story inspired by a walk in the woods. 

From fantastical, imaginary tales to real-life events, from supernatural stories to recounts of well-known legends, there's no shortage of inspiration to get their creativity flowing! 

Perfect for 6-13 year-olds, there are loads of FREE online resources to download to inspire them and help them get writing including:


🌲 Example stories from previous contest winners

🍄 Story mountain to help your young writer plan their mini saga

🌲 Information guide

🍄 Word Doc entry form for paperless submission

So if you go down to the woods today, you're sure of a delightful surprise as your child develops into a confident writer. We can't wait to read their story!

How To Enter

Email your child's entry along with their, name and full address to: [email protected]

OR

Upload their entry at www.youngwritersusa.com/individual-entry or use the link below.

OR

Mail your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:

Young Writers - Wander In The Woods
77 Walnut Street
Unit 11
Peabody MA 01960

Closing Date: February 21, 2025.

[Independent Rules] =>

Only one entry per person.

Please include your child's name, age and full address on their entry.

The mini saga must be told in no more than 100 words (the title isn't included in this).

Independent entries are eligible for student prizes.

Story starters are optional but if used must be included in your child's word count.

The mini saga can be on the entry form, or a sheet of paper, or typed.

Your child's entry must be their own work.

US entrants only.

Free to enter.

[Independent Prizes] =>

Our favorite 3 writers will each win a fantastic creative writing goody bag!.

PLUS

Every entrant receives a bookmark.
A certificate of merit for all young writers chosen for publication!

(Winners will be chosen from entries received in Jan-Feb 2025 and independent entrants are eligible to win. Goody bag contents may differ from those in the photo.)

 

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