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Enter the 2023 Children's Writing & Illustrating Contest

Children and teens in Preschool through 12th Grade are invited to submit an original illustration or piece of writing to the 2023 Children's Writing & Illustrating contest! In this year's contest, students are asked to write about an "Amazing Beach Discovery." What if, one day - your or your character - finds something at the beach? Something truly amazing. Wow! What is it? Something outrageous? Something historical? Real or unreal? What does this discovery mean? Write and/or illustrate a story about discovering something or someone amazing at the beach. Click the button to download your entry form and view the full contest rules and guidelines! Winners from each grade will receive a Barnes & Noble gift card and certificate.