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Imagine this... Story Writing Contest
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.
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)
Congratulations Winners!
To Enter
- The annual deadline is November 1
- Download the Entry Form
- See contest details
Helpful Resources
- Imagine this... Writing Activity Guide
- Great Reads About Agriculture
- Optional prompt ideas and classroom tips
- Free teaching materials
- Past winning stories to download
- Videos of past winning students
Buy the book! - Imagine this... Stories Inspired by Agriculture 2020
Featuring stories from the 2020 Imagine this… contest. Authors include Ellie Stover, Valerie Nava, Olivia Piazza, Finley Brady, Isabella Diep, Nathan Tanega, and Ellie Gomes.
- Third Grade: "The Mystery of Merino's Wool" written by Ellie Stover - Glenn County
- Fourth Grade: "The Strawberry's Owner" written by Valerie Nava - Madera County
- Fifth Grade: "One Amazing Family" written by Olivia Piazza - Stanislaus County
- Sixth Grade: "My Journey: A Drop of Water" written by Finley Brady - Stanislaus County
- Seventh Grade: "The Pistachio Man" written by Isabella Diep - Stanislaus County
- Eighth Grade: "Laura & Lana: California Fairies of Flora and Fauna" written by Nathan Tanega - Stanislaus County
- Honorable Mention: "Alissa Alfalfa's Big Journey" written by Ellie Gomes - Siskiyou County
Watch videos featuring past winning students and teachers!
View all of the Imagine this...videos on YouTube!