It's back! CBC Books's wonderful student writing contest is back and with a new author to judge your entires. For teachers and parents, it's a fabulous opportunity to get Canadian students in Grades 7 through 12 writing. For young adults, it's a compelling way to get your writing out there and to win a prize of monthly boxes of books (for a year)! Details can be found at CBC Books website at https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-first-page-student-writing-challenge-is-open-for-submissions-1.4269274.
What is the Challenge?
Write the first page of a novel set in 2174 in which the main character is facing an issue that is important today but set in the future so that we can see how it's played out 150 years from now.
Your entry, in any genre, should be between 300 and 400 words, and include a title (though it is not included in your word count).
Who can enter?
The contest is open to all Canadian residents who are full-time students in Gr.ades 7 to 12. Enter through the submission link at CBC Books's Literary Prizes website at https://cbcliteraryprizes.submittable.com/submit
Before submitting, check out the full rules and regulations at CBC Books to ensure your submission meets all requirements.
What is the deadline for entering?
The contest runs from February 1-29, 2024, closing at 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 29, 2024.
How will entries be judged?
Entries will be judged in two categories:
Grades 7-9
Grades 10-12
Judging will be by author Basil Sylvester who co-authored The Fabulous Zed Watson! and Night of the Living Zed with their father Kevin Sylvester.
What are the prizes?
The winner of each category will receive a one-year subscription to OwlCrate, which delivers monthly boxes of books and literary-related goodies.
The school library of each winner will also receive a donation of 50 books.
Want a little help?
Head to Curio.ca (most schools have access) for helpful writing videos from authors like Erin Bow, Cory Doctorow, and Cherie Dimaline.
Good luck
to all teen readers and now writers!
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