By Cotsen Children’s Library
Prime your pens! Cotsen’s annual writing competition has begun! Here’s how it works: write a short, 350-word story that includes the sentence, "The machine sprang to life.” (Just 345 words left to go!). Winning stories will be published in the Spring 2013 issue of the Picture Book Press, and the authors will enjoy a $50 shopping spree at Labyrinth Books!
Contest submissions are due by 5:00pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
See below for submission requirements.
Ages 8-16
350 for 50 Contest Submission Requirements
– Stories must be no longer than 350 words, and must include the sentence, "The machine sprang to life.”
– One submission per author, 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 your submission: Your name, age (as of December 13, 2012), and mailing address. Please make sure this information is on the SAME PAGE as your story!
– Winners will be notified via postal mail beginning December 18, 2012.

