Imagine this... Story Writing Contest

The Contest

Students write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events based on accurate information about California agriculture. See prompt ideas below.
Common Core State Standards (W.3-8.2,3)

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• Contest Ideas & Tips

To Enter

Congratulations 2022-2023 State & Regional Winners

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2021-2022 Winners

• 2021-2022 State Winners
• 2021-2022 Regional Winners

Buy the book! - Imagine this... Stories Inspired by Agriculture 2022

Introducing the 2022 Imagine this... Stories inspired by Agriculture book! These stories creatively explore California agriculture with a variety of unique and memorable stories. Everything from gardening through tragedy and a talking nectarine tree to a dueling fridge of salad ingredients, a wasp who saves the day and much more! Order your copy today.

• Third Grade: "Gardening through Tragedy" written by James Nelson
• Fourth Grade: "Diary of a Nectarine Tree" written by Rebecca Gonzalez
• Fifth Grade: "The Ketchup Dream" written by Sofia Magni
• Sixth Grade: "Saved" written by Blake Chrisman
• Seventh Grade: "Charlie's Cilantro Crop" written by Cooper Overholtzer
• Eighth Grade: "Caesar's Salad" written by Nicholas Cortez
• Honorable Mention: "Gabee's Magic" written by Gabrielle Warmerdam

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Watch videos featuring past winning students and teachers!

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Great Reads About Agriculture

California students in grades 3-8 creatively explore where their food comes from by writing narratives. The winning stories from each grade are illustrated by high school art students and published in our annual story book, Imagine this... Stories Inspired by Agriculture.