Winter Writing Contest

Age Groups:

• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8
• High School
• Adults

Prizes:

• First, second, and third prize will be awarded in each age group
  • First Prize: $50 in Chamber Bucks
  • Second Prize: $15 in Chamber Bucks
  • Third Prize: $10 in Chamber Bucks

Rules:

• Participants must live in or attend school in Freeborn County or have a non-resident Albert Lea Public Library card
• Stories must be works of fiction based on the theme “A little magic can go a long way” 
• Length – no longer than two pages, single-spaced
• Cover Letter – entries should contain a cover letter with the title of your story, your name, age group and contact information (phone number and/or email address)
• Do not put your name on any pages of the story to help with anonymous judging
• One submission per person
• All short stories must be original works to the author and be unpublished
• Story content should be appropriate for a wide audience
• Winning submissions will be posted on the Albert Lea Public Library’s website with permission for the public to read

Submissions:

• Submit entries by email to alpl.library@gmail.com as a PDF or Word Document
• You can also drop submissions off at the library
• Entries accepted starting December 19 and must be received by midnight on Tuesday, January 31