Spooky Story Writing Contest for Kids & Teens

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Program Type:

Literacy

Age Group:

Teens, Kids and Families
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Program Description

Details

Send us your spooky, scary, or otherworldly stories especially for Halloween! Submissions accepted October 1–31.

Age groups

  • Up to Grade 4
  • Grades 5–8
  • Grades 9–12

Prizes

  • 1st prize in each division: $50 gift card to Lake Forest Book Store
  • Runners‑up: $20 gift card to Lake Forest Book Store

Submit your story

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