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Glimmer Train Press: Writing Guidelines

For Students 9th - 10th
Glimmer Train accepts entries from both published and upcoming writers, although there is a separate category for new writers. Deadlines and additional information are given at this site. (It would be wise to click on the Short-Story...
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Kids Philosophy Slam

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Every year a kid-friendly philosophical question is asked and students are encouraged to submit original writing, drawing, painting, or poetry that expresses their opinions on the posed topic.
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Random House Kids

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
This comprehensive publisher site links to interesting activities, author biographies, synopsis of books, and links to other sites. Games, recommended reading levels, and writing activities provided for students. Teachers resources are...
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The Writing Conference, Inc.: Writing Contest

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains the basics for the writing contest, which is open to all students. There are contests in poetry, narration, and exposition. The topic is the same for all three forms and links are provided for the judging criteria.
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Movie Bytes: Contest List

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource lists several contests for script writing. Most of the contests involve an entry fee and are open to anyone.