Check here for information about current writing contests for our students.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

I think this one actually does rolling topics.  I chose it because I was looking for something about growing up.  Looks easy to do.


Monday, September 19, 2011

New contests!  The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards!  29 categories! This one has tons of possibilities for our kids. Dig in.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Hi Folks!  Thanks to Yuki Basso, we have not only a new contest, but a winner to celebrate!

One of Yuki's graders, Jenna Yanke, entered Creative Communication's contest and won for her poem, "Chaturanga." She'll be published! Here's a link to their site :http://www.poeticpower.com/contest.php
There's still time for the winter contest!

Happy Parent's Night!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Here is the link for this year's Star Poets contest.  It's never too early to think about submissions!
Hi Folks!  This is not a contest, but I stumbled across it when looking for contests to post.  It's the Teacher's Corner for Bamboo Ridge, and it has some great resources for us as writers and teachers!

The Teacher's Corner.

New Contest!

Grodd Poetry Prize

The eighth annual Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers will begin accepting entries in November. The prize, which is open to high school sophomores and juniors throughout the world, is juried by David Baker, KR's poetry editor.