350 for 50 Writing Contest

Cotsen Children’s Library
Polish up those pens! Cotsen’s annual writing competition has returned! Here’s how it works: write a short, 350-word story that includes the sentence "After that, things got even stranger.” (just 344 words left to go!). Winning stories will be published in the May/Summer 2011 Picture Book Press, and the authors will receive a whirlwind $50 shopping spree at Labyrinth Books!
Submissions are due Thursday, March 10th by 5pm.
Registration REQUIRED (see below).
Ages 8-16
350 for 50 Rules & Regulations
– Stories must be no longer than 350 words, and MUST include the sentence, "After that, things got even stranger.”
– One submission per kid please.
– No poems, illustrations, or comics please.
– One winner will be selected from each of our three age categories (ages 8-10, 11-13, and 14-16).
– Stories must be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected]
– The following MUST be included with submission: Your name, age (as of March 10th), and mailing address. Please make sure this information is on the same page as your story!
– Winners will be posted online and notified via postal mail beginning March 15th.