Imagine. Create. Enchant.
A shelter is more than just a roof over our heads; it is anything that provides warmth, safety, and a sense of belonging. It is where we feel protected from the “storms” of life, whether those storms are real or emotional. A shelter can be a place, a person, a memory, nature, or even a feeling.
Themes:
Ages 5-8
My Safe Place
Write about a place or person that makes you feel safe and happy, your special shelter.
100-300 Words
Ages 9-11
Someone or Something that Protects Me
Describe someone or something that protects or comforts you, and why it feels like a shelter.
300-500 Words
Ages 12-14
What ‘Shelter’ Means to Me
Explain what “shelter” means to you, and how it can be more than just a physical place.
500-800 Words
Ages 15-18
Finding Shelter Beyond Walls
Explore how people, emotions, or experiences can create a sense of safety and belonging.
800-1,500 Words
Entries must be original and written by the participant. Any use of AI/Reference will disqualify them from participation in any competition.
Awards to Win!
Compete, create, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Win Awards Too!
A premier platform for kids to showcase their writing talent through exciting competitions, and win Awards.
Little Wordsmiths
5-8 Years old
Nurturing the seeds of storytelling in the bright and curious minds of young dreamers.
- Story Sprout
- Tiny Tale Award
- Imagination Starter Award
Bold Wordsmiths
9-11 Years old
Celebrating the budding creativity of young writers just beginning their storytelling journey.
- Rising Pen Award
- Creative Words Award
- Boundless Scribbler
Aspiring Authors
12-14 Years old
Recognizing the vision and creativity of tomorrow’s literary leaders.
- Narrative Voyager
- Junior Trailblazer
- Dream Sketcher
Masterful Wordcrafters
15-18 Years old
Celebrating the creativity and mastery of the future voices of literature.
- Junior Alchemist
- Literary Prodigy
- Junior Laureate
Submission Guidelines
We’re excited to read your stories! Before you submit, please make sure your work follows these simple guidelines:
✅ Age Group: Open to writers aged 5 to 18. Make sure you’re submitting in the correct age category.
✅ Original Work Only: Submissions must be your own original writing. Plagiarized content will not be accepted.
✅ Language: Please use English only.
✅ File Format: Submit as a PDF.
✅ Word Count: Follow the above mentioned wordcount limit as per the age group.
✅ Editing: Make sure your work is spell-checked and grammatically correct.
✅ One Submission per Contest: Only one entry per participant is allowed for each contest round.
For better understanding read this post of How to submit your story?