Writing Contests
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#SpringFlingKidLit 2025 Entry: SUNFLOWER SUPERHEROES
SUNFLOWER SUPERHEROES By Christine Alemshah [WC: 143] I’m sure you know all about sunflowers.How they start as itty bitty seeds and grow, grow, grow — even taller than you sometimes!And that their seeds are tasty snacks for birds, critters, and humans!If I’m honest, they’re more like salty cases with crunchy nuggets inside that become perfect projectiles for —Phooey – puh!Right.Where were we?The good part!Did you know sunflowers can be secret superheroes for our Earth?Picture this:A place where the soil is toxic and nothing will grow.It’s not safe for animals, plants, or humans.How can an area like this thrive?Scatter seeds across barren Earth.Add waterand sunshine,and sunflowers will grow, grow, grow.They soak…
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My #50 PRECIOUS WORDS 2023 Entry | FROM SCAVENGER TO SILVER MEDALIST
My #50preciouswords entry this year is inspired by Carlo Paalam, a men’s flyweight boxer from the Philippines who won the Silver Medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. His story touched my heart and reminded me of similar endeavors as a young girl with my Lola. FROM SCAVENGER TO SILVER MEDALIST By Christine Alemshah [WC: 50, MG] The air buzzed. Music blasted. Crowds cheered. But Carlo Paalam’s razor-sharp eyes focused on one thing: his Olympic silver medal, melded from recycled gadgets — an ode to his former life as a scavenger. With parries, punches, and perseverance, Carlo freed his family from poverty. And proved no dream is impossible.
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Calling Picture Book Writers | #PBCritiqueFest is here!
Alright, folks, have you got a completed picture book manuscript (or two or seven or more like me?) and would love to get fresh eyes and feedback from talented authors, illustrators, and/or agents on your project? Now is your chance! Click on over to #PBCritiqueFest and fill out the registration form and you are automatically entered! Ok, ok easy peasy right?! But how would you like to earn MORE entries? There’s an opportunity for that as well!! By following the links above, you can also find the additional entries form and discover how to earn 200 extra entries. You have two weeks to get on this, so what’s stopping you!…
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#FallWritingFrenzy Contest Entry: SEA IN THE SKY
SEA IN THE SKY By Christine Alemshah [WC: 196] The stormy sea sky mocked me. Could Daddy and I see the same sinister moon? Hopefully, he’s tucked safely inside his ship, not in danger of falling overboard as the swirling clouds suggested. “No costume, Beatrice? It’s almost time for trick-or-treating,” called Mom. I kicked the screen door. It squeaked. I hoped it might break. “You don’t want to go?” “I can’t, Mom. The sea is in the sky tonight.” “I think it’s lovely with that crescent moon up there.” “You mean the frowning crescent face staring at me? It’s creepy — and Daddy…” “Was supposed to go trick-or-treating with us?,”…
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#SpringFlingKidLit contest entry: FLORY’S FAIRY WINGS
Thank you for this delightful Spring Fling Kid Lit contest opportunity hosted by Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez and Ciara O’Neal. There are also some amazing prize donors! You can shower our hosts and prize donors with love by visiting their blogs, following on social media, and viewing their amazing books. I found my gif HERE. I now present my tiny tale introducing Flory, The Garden Fairy. FLORY’S FAIRY WINGS By Christine Alemshah WC: 149 At graduation, Flory and her fairy friends debuted wings displaying their true power. Willow’s green wings cascaded a flowering arch. Phoenix’s fiery wings transformed her into a bird. Amaya’s silver wings showered everyone in light rain. Flory…