Kids Are Authors Contest by Scholastic

[Amanda Kenuam]

Authentic Practice with the Writing Process

Scholastic's Kids are Authors Contest is an annual contest for grades K-8 designed to motivate young authors to use their reading, writing, and artistic skills to create and publish their own books. Students are encouraged to work in teams of three or more to write and illustrate their own fiction or non-fiction book.

This contest is an excellent way to provide authentic practice with the writing process. Students will....

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