Imagine this... Story Writing Contest
Entry Details
- Each story must have a corresponding entry form
- Individual grade categories: grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Stories must be written by one student author; no group entries allowed
- Stories exceeding 750 words will not be selected as state winners
- Stories should not be similar in theme to winning entries from previous years' contests
Awards - Regional Level
Up to two stories from each grade level in each of the four regions will be chosen for regional recognition:
- Plaque
- Children's literature book about agriculture
- Resources for their teacher
Awards - State Level
One story from each grade level is selected. The stories are illustrated by high school art students and published in the Imagine this… book! Additionally, state winners receive the following:
- Medal
- Poster of your story's title page!
- Resources for their teacher
- Student travel stipend of $200 to attend award ceremony held at the California State Capitol on California Ag Day 2025.
Winning Stories Must Be
- Titled and original, creative student work
- Fact or fiction
- Grammatically correct
- Related to California agriculture in a positive way
- Typed, preferably, or neatly handwritten
- Written without reference to registered trademarks
- Suitable for illustration (imagine your story in a book!)