Discover your
Call of the Wild
a writing contest for students
Write like Jack London and discover your call of the wild!
Write an original short story about an animal, an adventure, or a quest.
Winners receive prizes and publication on the Jack London Park website.
Elementary School Students - Grade 4 to 5
Jack London loved animals and wrote many stories about them. Write a story
about an animal, wild or tame, that also includes people. You may tell your story
from the point of view of the animal or the person. It should have a problem
that creates tension as well as an ending that can be happy or sad.
Middle School Students - Grade 6 to 8
Jack London loved both travel and adventure. Many of his exciting experiences
were used in the stories he wrote. Create a story about a traveler who faces
challenges and conflicts in a foreign place or unfamiliar setting.
High School Students - Grade 9 to 12
Jack London discovered the Valley of the Moon when he was searching
for a refuge that would restore his health and sense of well-being. Write
a story about an individual who is seeking a special place that provides
solace and offers a new chance at life.
Entry Deadline:
February 29, 2016
Winners announced in March 2016
Contest rules and guidelines on reverse
Jack London Park Partners
2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
www.jacklondonpark.com
Discover your
Call of the Wild
Writing Contest Rules and Guidelines
1. Students must write an original story for submission. Each student may submit only one entry.
2. The submission must be typed, double-spaced, and under 2000 words. Submissions by 4th and 5th
grade students may be hand written. The submission must be written in English.
3. Submissions must have the completed entry form stapled to the back. Student’s name MUST NOT
appear on the actual submission. Keep a copy of your story since submissions will not be returned.
4. Each submission will be judged on originality of thought and creative use of language.
Deadline for entry is February 29, 2016 — Winners will be announced in March 2016
Awards for the winning writing contest entries are as follows:
Elementary
Middle School
High School
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
$100
$ 50
$ 25
$250
$100
$ 50
$500
$250
$100
WRITING CONTEST ENTRY FORM
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ State: __________ Zip__________________
Phone: ___________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________
Grade Level: _________ Name of School: ___________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________ State: __________ Zip__________________
Sponsoring Teacher: _____________________________________________________________________
Teacher Phone: ______________________ Teacher E-mail: _____________________________________
Title of Submission:______________________________________________________________________
Word Count: ___________________ (limit 2000 words)
I declare that this story is my own original work.
Author’s Signature:______________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Send your entry to Karen Buchanan at Jack London Park Partners, 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA 95442