Nanaimo youths who want to explore the idea of global citizenship through writing have an opportunity to enter a national writing contest.
Write for a Better World, created by World Literacy Canada is for students in Grades 5-8.
Entries must not exceed 400 words. The entries must use the introductory story paragraph available on the contest website, www.worldlit.ca.
This year’s contest features guest judge Jonathan Auxier.
First place winners will receive $500 and a one-on-on Skype session with Auxier. The top nine finalists will win $50, will be published in a collectable magazine, receive a copy of Auxier’s book The Night Gardener and get World Literacy Canada mementos.
The deadline is April 15. Toolkits for schools are available on the website.
