leaders in literacy
summer writing competition
Welcome to the Leaders in Literacy Summer Writing Competition, brought to you by Leaders in Literacy! Whether you’re a seasoned writer, or truly enjoy expressing your thoughts through pen and paper, this competition is catered to you. We offer multiple writing categories for the competition, as well as separate divisions, assuring that your piece is as best as it can be. Lastly, in order to ensure that you are prepared for the competition, our team will be hosting one Writing Workshop per Category, so stay tuned for more information coming soon!
theme
The theme for last year's competition was Jealousy.
This year's theme will be announced shortly!
categories
PERSONAL NARRATIVE
ORIGINAL POEM
PERSUASIVE ESSAY
Write about a meaningful life experience in under 800 words.
Write an original poem with the following parameters: one page limit, single spaced, font size 12, Times New Roman.
Write about your stance on a topic and support it with evidence in under 800 words. The topic can be taken from literature, real world issues, or historical events.
All writing should have the Theme of the Year included, or include elements from the theme. All submissions must be completed individually and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
prizes
JUNIOR DIVISION (GRADES 5-7)
SENIOR DIVISION (GRADES 8-10)
For each category:
– First place – $25 Indigo Gift Card
– Second Place – $15 Indigo Gift Card
– 2 Honorary Mentions
For each category:
– First place – $25 Indigo Gift Card
– Second Place – $15 Indigo Gift Card
– 2 Honorary Mentions
Writing Workshop
Calling all writers! Not confident in your writing, or simply want to polish your writing skills? Look no further! Leaders in Literacy will be holding a writing workshop this upcoming summer! Stay tuned for more details!