Annual Fifth-grade Story Contest Rules

The contest is open to all fifth-grade students in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. All entries must be submitted by the teachers of the students and must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2007.

Submit no more than three short fiction stories per classroom.
Entries will not be accepted directly from students or parents.
Stories must be original and the students' own work.
Stories must be no more than 1000 words in length.
Mail entries on or before March 15, 2007, to: Story Contest, 6801 Wilton Drive, Oakland, CA 94611-1706.
Winners will be announced by June 1.
The California Writers Club may publish stories for educational purposes only.

Preparation of Entries

Stories may be handwritten, typed, or computer-printed on one side only on standard 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper. Please do not use fancy paper, covers, or artwork. Entries cannot be returned.

Write the title of the story on the top of the first page. Do not write the author’s name or other identification anywhere on the story.

Print clearly on a separate cover sheet:

Title of the story
Student's name
Teacher's name
School name
School address.

For fairness, this cover sheet will be removed during judging.

For more information about the contest, write to Lucille Bellucci

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