Just Write - for kids

Announcing a short story competition for kids during the summer holidays: Just Write – for Kids!

Our aim is to inspire budding young authors and to engage and connect with kids who love writing. Entry is free and includes two age categories: 8–10 years and 11–13 years. It is open to children who are either members of the SA Public Library network themselves or have a parent/caregiver who is a member. We welcome all genres of stories and all levels of experience.

Competition opens: 9am, Monday 13 December, 2021

Competition closes: Midnight, Friday 21 January, 2022

1st Prize in each age category: Kobo eReader + Book pack (valued at $200)

2nd Prize in each age category: Book voucher from Shakespeare’s Bookshop + Movie voucher (valued at $100)

• To be eligible, entries must be an original story with a word count of: 300–750 words (for contestants 8–10 years) and 500–1000 words (for contestants 11–13 years).
• Entries must be in English.
• One entry per child.
• The author’s name must not appear on the story or in the title.
• Please save the file as the title of the story.
• Entries should be in a Microsoft Word document (.doc/.docx), size 12 font, double spaced, single sided.

Entries may be submitted online or in person.

To submit online please complete the online entry form below.

For handwritten entries, please submit your story to any Marion Library branch with a paper entry form attached. Paper entry forms are available at the library.