Essay Contest

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Monthly Essay Contest - Entry Form

October Theme: Veterans Day this year is Thursday, November 11th. If you had an opportunity to write a letter to a veteran, what would you say to him or her?

Please complete this form and attach your essay.

1st Place = $50 gift card

Word Count Requirement

3rd thru 5th grade stories: minimum of 100 words and maximum of 200 words.
6th thru 8th grade stories: minimum of 200 words and maximum of 300 words.
9th thru 12th grade stories: minimum of 300 words and maximum of 400 words.

Essays are due the 31st of October by 5 p.m.

Award ceremony will be held via Zoom and Facebook Live on the American Literacy Corporation's Facebook page.
Winners will read their essays during this time.

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Student's Name:

Date:

Title of Essay:

Word Count:

Current Grade:

Date of Birth:

School Attending:

School City and State:

Parent's Name:

Parent's Email:

Parent's Cell #:

Alternate Phone #:

Home Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Digital Signature of Parent or Guardian:

Checking this box verifies that the above-named child has your permission to enter this contest. You agree on behalf of the child, that The American Literacy Corporation may reproduce his/her entry without payment to the child, other than any prize(s) (s)he may be awarded. You verify that the submitted essay is the original work of your child.

Attach a Word or PDF file here.

Essays are due the 31st of October by 5 p.m.