Hunger Games Movie Writing Contest

Just recently, Scholastic announced a writing contest for readers of their TAB/TRC order form readers (Grades 6-12) The prompt is to create your own horrible, futuristic, world, and the winner will receive tickets to the Hunger Games Movie Premiere in California! If you are eligible for the reaping, here are the rules:

What's your version of a world gone horribly wrong? Write a dystopian story that depicts a terrifying future, and you could win a trip to attend The Hunger Games movie premiere!

Entries must not exceed four (4) pages on paper no larger than 9" x 12" and include the following information: student's name, age, and grade; teacher's name; and school name, address, and phone number. Winners will be selected based on creativity, execution, and clarity of thought. Winners will be notified on or about March 5, 2012.

One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip for two to a location to be determined, to attend the March 2012 premiere of "The Hunger Games." Trip includes round-trip coach airfare for the winner and the winner's parent or legal guardian from the major commercial airport closest to winner's residence (winner and guest must travel together on same itinerary) and one (1) night hotel accommodations; ground transportation while in the city to be determined, and $400.00 spending money.

Grade(s): 6–12

Deadline: February 10, 2012

Send entries to:
TAB/TRC Dystopian Writing Contest
P.O. Box 714
New York, NY, 10013-0714.

For complete rules, click here.

May the odds be ever in your favor!!