Eligibility & Requirements
This international writing contest allows for students from anywhere in the world, who are currently in grades 6-11 to be eligible to register for this contest.
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SUBMISSION Deadline on February 25, 2023.
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT on March 25, 2023.​
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Section I | Juniors | Grades 6-8: Word Count = 350-500 words.
Section II | Seniors | Grades 9-11: Word Count = 500-1000 words.
Themes & Topics:
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Any environmentally-related topics
Exemplar Prompts:
1. "If you really think that the environment is less important than the economy, try holding your breath while you count your money." - Guy McPherson. How would you choose between economy and environment?
2. Where did the concept of "Environmental Justice" come from? What are some of the causes and effects of environmental injustices?
3. Who's more responsible for the environmental crisis, corporation or individual?
Prizes & Awards
Section I | Junior | Grades 6-8:
Winner: $100 CAD
Runner-Up: $75 CAD
Honourable Mention: $50 CAD
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Section II | Senior | Grades 9-11:
Winner: $200 CAD
Runner-Up: $100 CAD
Honourable Mention: $55 CAD
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We are partnering with The Starfish Canada and The Metaphysical Review.
All participants will have their articles published on our website, and all 6 final nominees from both sections will have their articles published in The Starfish Canada's Journal.
Meet The Team
OUR JUDGES
Our team consists of 5 qualified and experienced judges coming from Canada and the US. Among them are an award-winning American novelist, a private school teacher, and members of the editorial leadership team from the Starfish Canada's environmental journal!
Jane Smiley
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Climate Fiction Author
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A recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1992, and the Fitzgerald Award for Achievement in American Literature in 2006.
Trish Cislak
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Crescent School
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Head of Libraries
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Director of Research
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International Boys School Coalition - Research Team Advisor
Aishwariya Ravi Shankar
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The Starfish Canada
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Editorial Leadership Team
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Editorial and Top 25 Program Manager
Micaela Yawney
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The Starfish Canada
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Editorial Leadership Team
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Editor-in-Chief
Elyse Economides
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The Starfish Canada
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Editorial Leadership Team
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Editor Team Lead