For an out of this world writing contest!
Write an out-of-this-world space-themed story for children aged 3 to 8.
All stories must be original and must not have been previously published. Stories can be written by one author or a team of authors, at home or in the classroom. Each author or team is allowed one entry.
Here are some key words to inspire you: space, planets, astronauts, International Space Station, rockets, Moon, Sun, stars, galaxies, solar system.
Contest period
The period for submitting a story is from to . All stories must be received by the Canadian Space Agency, on its website, no later than .
Eligibility
The contest is open to all Canadians aged 9 and up.
The contest is divided into three (3) age categories.
- 9 to 12 years old;
- 13 to 15 years old;
- 16 years old and over.
Approval of parents or legal guardian is required for all participants under the age of majority (18 years old in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan; and 19 years old in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and Yukon).