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SUMMARY:2026 Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:2026 Writing Contest\nCo-sponsored with the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce\nTheme: “If you could make anything out of snow that could come to life, what would you make? Describe how you would spend a winter’s day with your magical snow creation.”\nEligibility: Contest is open to children in grades 3-5 who attend a school located in Wethersfield. Only one entry per person. Previous winners are not eligible.\nFormat: Submissions may be an original essay or poem; should be typed, maximum of one page, and double-spaced in 12-point font. May not use previous entries. (Submissions will be screened for AI assistance and removed from eligibility if not wholly original.)\nTo Enter: Each participant and their parent/guardian must complete and sign the official entry form and attach to submission. Return entry form and submission to the Wethersfield Library or email to childservices@wethersfieldlibrary.org by Wednesday, November 11. Winner will be notified by Tuesday, November 24. \nParent/guardian agrees to: The child’s name, grade, school, and photo being publicized in a variety of media formats (including online and print), prerecording their entry, and be available to attend the tree lighting the evening of Saturday, December 5.\nPrize: Winner will help light the tree at Holidays on Main on Saturday, December 5.\n
URL:https://thegreatelm.com/calendar-events/2026-writing-contest/
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