Literature Submission Rules

Literature is the art of writing. The author (student submitting entry) is a person who expresses their thoughts and ideas through the use of words. Authors submit a single literary work, handwritten or typed, using grade-appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Collections of literary work (such as poems and short stories) are not accepted.

Consider the following literary styles to portray your original work of fiction or nonfiction: Prose, Poetry, Drama, Reflective essay, Narrative, and Short story.

An explanation of the storyline and/or the significance of the literature style might be a useful addition to the artist's statement. Whether an entry displays a formal writing technique or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality, and creativity. Illustrated entries, including books, with pictures drawn by the student author are acceptable; however, only literary content is judged.

Acceptable Use of Type, Dictation, and Translation:

• Be typed by another person as long as the original work or a copy of the original work is attached.

• Be dictated to another person and printed or typed in exact words as spoken by the student if the student is in pre-school, kindergarten, or 1st grade. (Transcribers should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is reflected in the student’s original work).

• Students for whom English is not their first language may submit literature entries in their language. An interpretive translation in English must accompany the entry. Translators should make every attempt to retain the same level of language and accuracy that is reflected in the student’s original work.

Submission Requirements:

• Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted.

• Each entry must be the original work of one student only.

• Entry must not exceed 2,000 words.

• Hand written & typed entries are accepted on 8.5x11 paper (one-sided only), PDF file.

• Number each page.

• Include the student name, entry title, art category, and division on the back of the entry.

All participants must also follow the Official Rules for Participation.