Calling all young authors from K-8th grade!
Get ready to unleash your creativity in our Super Short Spooky Story Writing Contest. Win fantastic prizes and have your story featured!
Contest Details:
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Submission Period: September 1 – October 17
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Who Can Enter: Open to students in K-8th grade.
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Story Guidelines: Stories must be 200 words or less.
How to Submit:
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Email: Send your story to casey.j.grimmer.naf@army.mil. Please include your name, grade, school, and story title.
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In-Person: Drop off your story at the Torii Family & MWR Library (Bldg. 248).
The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 PM on October 17.
Prizes and Recognition:
Winners will be selected from three categories: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th.
The winning stories will be read live during the Torii Family & MWR Library Storytime & Trunk-Or-Treat event on October 31 at 4:00 PM.
For more information, visit:
torii.armymwr.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @toriimwrokinawa.
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