Contest Rules:

• Each entry must be an original work- written and illustrated by the entrant.
• Invented spelling is accepted.
• A child who doesn’t write can dictate their story.
• Subject matter may be prose or poetry, fiction or non-fiction, and illustrations should complement and enhance the text.
• Text must be printed legibly or typed.
• Text may be on individual pages or pages with illustrations.
• Non-English test must be translated on the same page; the translation must adhere to word count requirements.
• All four grade levels-kindergarten through third grades-are judged separately. 
• Parents and teachers are encouraged to work with children; however, the overall concept must be the child’s. 
• Entries must be post-marked by March 31st, 2008. 

Entry Guidelines:

• Entrants must be in Kindergarten, First, Second, or Third grades.
• Only one entry per person will be accepted
• Only single author stories qualify (no co-authored stories). 
• K & 1st grade stories must have a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 200 words; 2nd and 3rd grade stories must have a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 350 words. 
• Must have at least 5 colorful and clear illustrations
• Stories must be creates on one side of the paper only
• Number each page on back.
• Must complete official entry form and have the required parent/guardian signature.

Full contest rules are available here (pdf file).

Entries should be sent to:

 WGBY
Reading Rainbow Contest
44 Hampden Street
Springfield, MA 01103