SVR: Children's Essay Contest
Write an essay for a chance to win a prize! Your essay must answer the prompt and follow the guidelines listed below. For children in grades 3-5 only.
Prompt:
Journey into your future: How do you envision your life in the future? Write about career goals, friends & family, and where you see yourself living.
Guidelines:
- All entries must be received no later than Tuesday, Feb. 28
- To submit: Drop off a copy of your essay and an entry form to the Children's Information Desk or email a digital copy to khuerta@sunnyvale.ca.gov with subject line "Essay Contest"
- All entries must be accompanied by an entry form found attached below
- Stories must be no longer than 2 pages, double-spaced. They may be shorter
- Writers must be in grades 3-5
- One entry per writer
- Stories are judged based on originality, creativity, and presentation and mechanics
3 lucky winners will receive a $25 Target gift card. Winners will be notified via email on Friday, March 10.
This program is part of Silicon Valley Reads 2023. For more information visit SiliconValleyReads.org.
- Date:
- Monday, February 6, 2023
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Work Unit:
- Youth Services
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Grades 3-5
- Attachments:
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