Texas' weather is weird y'all. One day, I'm shivering. the next, I'm wearing shorts. It leaves me scratching my head. One thing, I am Sure about- Spring Fling! That's right! Our little Gif contest is back! Mark your calendars, April 7th-9th. This year, there will be introducing a brand new category for artists! So keep those pencils sharp. (Or stylus, whatver.) Our goal is to help authors grow! So that is exactly what our prized this year will do! We’ll reveal more as we get closer to April so make sure to subscribe to Kaitlyn's blog, check back here, and follow us on Twitter at #springflingkidlit Spring Fling Rules 1. Your story should be geared towards kids ages 12 or under. 2. Choose a gif to inspire your story. 3. All gifs should be child appropriate and in no way be derogatory towards any faith, race, etc. 4. Now for the dreaded word count! You have 150 words. That’s it! No more but less is always welcome. 5. Your title is not included in the word count. 6. No illustration notes pretty please. 7. Your gif should be the only visual with your story. 8. The Spring Fling contest officially begins on Wednesday, April 7th. 9. From April 7th to April 9th, post your gif and story on your blog. (If you have one.) 10. Then, add the link to your blog to the form on the Entries page of this website.* 11. Deadline for posting your story or the link to your story is Thursday April 9th, 2020 at 11:59pm CST. 12. Only one entry per contestant is permitted.
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Kaitlyn Sanchez
1/25/2020 10:24:20 am
Can't wait!!!😍😍😍
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Jenny Buchet
1/25/2020 12:40:01 pm
Woohoo! I'm afraid that Winter will never hit Maryland this year as I'm already surrounded by signs of Spring. Now to find the IT Gif :)
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1/25/2020 07:29:18 pm
Yay! I'm excited to participate, read the stories, and spread the word!
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Deborah Boerema
3/9/2020 06:48:29 am
Wait, what?! There's an autumn contest, too?
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Ha! Yep! First time I was involved and REALLY enjoyed it. FanTASTic prizes! In fact, if you're curious, here was my entry: https://writersideup.com/2019/10/10/up-my-contest-entry-kidlit-fall-writing-frenzy/ which includes the links to the actual contest pages so you can see, and there were SO many great entries! 3/4/2020 08:18:51 pm
So exciting! I can't wait for this contest--such a fun way to celebrate spring!
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Deborah Buschman
3/15/2020 12:22:46 pm
Hi Ciara I'm excited about the Spring Fling. Kaitlyn mentioned to subscribe to your blog. I feel silly asking this but I can't find on your page where to subscribe to your blog.
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4/5/2020 09:25:52 am
Getting excited, Ciara!!Thank you both for this opportunity!!
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Jennifer Concepcion McLennan
3/30/2021 01:30:19 pm
Very excited! I have an entry draft that I am happy with, now to swap critiques with other authors!!
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4/1/2022 07:35:57 am
This was a fun one this year! Looking forward to reading other entries!
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4/3/2022 06:06:16 am
I have filled in your form and am also posting here as I don't (yet) have a blog. (I hope I've understood the requirements correctly). In the mean time - happy Spring! Thanks for the lovely opportunity.
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Robert Schechter
4/3/2022 07:34:49 am
I entered a story/poem but I forgot to include the link to the gif. Now I can't find my entry, so I'm hoping that if I leave the link here it will be okay. https://media0.giphy.com/media/3o7ZenUEVHKVbxU0jS/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47pzcan6r4y92zjhgb1h7ziyrys5eqvdmxj6fxx422&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g
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Rebecca Sheraton
4/3/2022 10:02:55 pm
BUNNY SWAP
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Jennifer Etheridge
4/1/2023 06:53:34 am
Spring has Sprung!
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Jennifer Etheridge
4/1/2023 07:24:48 am
I couldn't get my gif to post in the comments
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Susan Burd
4/1/2023 10:37:52 am
Willy’s Wobbly Wings
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Susan Burd
4/1/2023 10:40:37 am
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Nicole Garnett
4/1/2023 11:24:12 am
Springtime in Minne-SNOW-ta
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