Book Writing Contest
Are you interested in writing a children’s book and getting it published?
The American Royal and BOTAR want to help you! Our children’s Book Writing contest encourages writing and literacy among the youth of the Greater Kansas City. Student divisions will be K-5, 6-9, and 9-12 grades. The winner of this contest will be the featured Author for our 2012 Reading Round Up Program book as well as having their book sent for publishing. This book will be the fourth in a series of books (all available at the American Royal):
“Diesel’s Day at the America Royal,” written by Ashley Noblit
“Arf,” written by Carlie Gernhart
“Clowning Around at the American Royal,“ written by Lissy Hodge
Contest Entry Guidelines & Specifications:
- Age level: 3rd grade
- Story has at least 3 characters with dialogue
- Story has a beginning, middle and end with a problem/solution
- Topic for story: Must center around how aspects of everyday life are impacted by agriculture
- Story must have illustrations on each page
- Story must have a cover and title page
- This is a short story; therefore it may not exceed 1000 words.
Stories should be submitted to the American Royal no later than October 1, 2011 to:
Emily Haugh
emilyh@americanroyal.com
1701 American Royal Court
Kansas City, MO 64102
