April 1st has arrived!
It’s time to submit your entries. Kaitlyn and I can’t wait to read your stories. If you need any help or reminders of rules, scroll down to yesterday’s post. :) Now if you will excuse me, I need to go get some popcorn…or coffee…whichever comes first…but not together, that would be gross.
If you don't see your response below, give it a few minutes. It may take some time for your entry to show, I also included the button for you to be able to click for a larger view of the "Received Response" form. :)
After you submitted your response in the form above, you are done! Woot Woot!
Now, if you don't have a blog, feel free to post your story in the comments below. You by no means have to post it there, only if you would like feedback. Kaitlyn and I will judge entries posted in the google form. Happy Writing!
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 Spring Fling is tomorrow! Can you believe it?
Check back here tomorrow to find the form where you will submit your entries. Here’s a reminder of the rules. 1. Your story should be geared towards kids ages 12 or under. 2. Choose a gif to inspire your story. be sure to share where you found your wonder gif. (The website or if you created it yourself!) 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. (Your title is not included in the word count.) 5. No illustration notes pretty please. 6. Your gif should be the only visual with your story. 7. he Spring Fling contest officially begins on Wednesday April 1st and closes April 3rd, post your gif and story on your blog. (If you don't have a blog, no worries, you can put your whole story in the form below to enter the contest. If you want others to read your entry, feel free to post your story in the comment with the link to your gif. Please note: your entry must be submitted on the Google Form in order to be considered. We love comments, but the Google Form is the most important!) 8. Fill out the form on the Google Form. (This form will not be posted until April 1st.) 9. Deadline for posting your story or the link to your story is April 3rd at 11:59pm CST. 10. Only one entry per contestant is permitted.  Working with Kaitlyn last month reminded why Kaitlyn Sanchez makes me chuckle.
I say, “Girl, simmer down on the prizes.” She responds, “Don’t worry, Ciara, we are going to do WAY less this year.” (Not even a day later) Ding goes my email- From: Kaitlyn To: Ciara So… we really need to include this person in our prizes, because OMG, they are THE best.” “You’re not wrong,” I laugh and we add them to the list. Now your curious about who our wonderful and generous prize donors are, aren’t you? Great! Click the link below to see the prizes Spring Fling website.  Welcome to Spring Fling Kidlit Contest!
Spring Fling Rules 1. Your story should be geared towards kids ages 12 or under. 2. Choose a gif to inspire your story. be sure to share where you found your wonder gif. (The website or if you created it yourself!) 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. (Your title is not included in the word count.) 5. No illustration notes pretty please. 6. Your gif should be the only visual with your story. 7. The Spring Fling contest officially begins on Wednesday April 1st and closes April 3rd, post your gif and story on your blog. (if you don't have a blog, no worries, you can put your whole story in the form below. if you want others to read it too, feel free to post your story in the comment with the link to your gif.) 8. Then, add the link to your blog to the form on the Entries page of this website. 9. Deadline for posting your story or the link to your story is April 3rd at 11:59pm CST. 10. Only one entry per contestant is permitted. 
Wow, my friends!
The talent this year blew us away. We wish that we could give every single one of you a prize. Just a few entries in, it became very clear that choosing was going to be quite the chore! Your stories were FANTASTIC! Kaitlyn and I kept adding and adding more Honorable Mentions because there were so many great things. So please know that even if you didn’t place in the top, your stories were incredible. Don’t be discouraged. Every story you write, every competition you enter, every time you get your voice out there, it’s a victory! Thank you so much for sharing your kidlit love with us. And congrats to our winners! (We will be contacting you to select your prizes.)
And now for our...
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Honorable Mentions Folk Tales Fun NERIS and the Easter Rain by Ilona Bray Fox’s Folly by Debora Daugherty Harry’s Springtime Adventure by Vanessa Del Fabbro Count Me In! Four Little Bear Cubs by Stephanie Owen Counting on Spring Picnic by Susie Sawyer Beautiful Message Spring is for Hoping by Armineh Nookian The Spring in Me Jyothi Nookula They Say I’m Brave by Lisa Acuff Oh So Sweet! The Mushroom Hunt by Ashlee Hashman I Am Kai by Devin Devors Betsy’s Rainbows Balloons by Donna O'Donnell Figurski Great Endings A Noise in the Night by Mary Ann Blair Wishing You Home by Matt Gorgans Lady Spring Comes Riding by Suzanne Poulter Harris Awesomely Original Waiting for Spring by Han O’Reilly Spring Surprise! By Delia Black Mad Goose by Robin Currie Rhyme Time! Spring Has Sprung by Samantha Sinclair STEM Love! Pushing Poo Means I Love You by Lori Housely Venus’ Spring Trap by Tonnye Fletcher Bogus Easter Bunny by Jill Lambert One Grain of Sand by Kaitlin Sikes Innovative Structure Earthworm is Angry by Kelly Coutsoubos Bicycle Bully by Erin MAtzen Gave Me Butterflies Carlise and the Butterflies by Beth Gallagher How Dani P. Monarch Changed Her Life by Carrie Fannin Grandparents are Grand! Hanging Laundry by Sarah Rose Daisy Chain by Erin Rew Springbreak Blizzard by Lorie Sheron Oh So Timely! Making Up for Lost Time by Sarah Meade Andy Rocks by Ann Kayoffsky Memorable Characters Recess! By Katherin Hunton Smile in the Sky by Katie Brandberry I Am Spring! By Claire Lewis Awesomely Original Waiting for Spring by Han O’Reilly Spring Surprise! By Delia Black Unexpected Sassy in Spring by Karen Pickrell Mad Goose by Robin Currie Purrrfectly Good Stories Winona Win-No-No by Becky Goodman Martha’s Snoozing Adventure by Heather Morris Take Me Out to the Ball Game Opening Day--Postponed by Amy LewoUpski Giving Up (On Luck) Brenda Whitehead One Ball Game by Joel Chalmers Great Gifs with Great Stories The Sandbox Dragon by Jonathan Detley Melvin Mushroom Gets Noticed by Molly Ippolito Spring Break at the Museum by George Neeb Cracking Me Up! Easter Elf by Kriste Strocchia Martha’s Beesiness Trip BY Allison Strick The Mocktopus by Leah Block
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What are the Rules?
1. Your story should be geared towards kids ages 12 or under. 2. Choose a gif to inspire your story. be sure to share where you found your wonder gif. (The website or if you created it yourself!) 3. All gifs should be child appropriate and in no way be derogatory towards any faith, race, etc. 4. Now for the word count! You have 150 words. That’s it! No more but less is always welcome. (Your title is not included in the word count.) 5. No illustration notes pretty please. 6. Your gif should be the only visual with your story. 7. The Spring Fling contest officially begins on April 1ST AND ENDS April 3RD. post your gif and story on your blog. (if you don't have a blog, no worries, you can put your whole story in the form below. if you want others to read it too, feel free to post your story in the comment with the link to your gif.) 8. Once you have finished your post, fill out the form below. There will be a place to add your story and blog link. 9. The deadline for posting your story is April 3RD at 11:59pm CST. 10. Only one entry per contestant please.
 We interrupt your regularly scheduled Tuesday activities for this Spring Fling announcement.
Our little Spring Fling contest is in its third year!!!! So many things have changed since this first began; masks, weather, presidents. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the generosity of the kidlit community! I am always so humbled and impressed with all the wonderful people willing to donate their time and books to our cause. Kaitlyn and I are springing with excitement to announce our Prize Donors! We can’t wait for the contest to begin, but in the meantime, checkout the wonderful prize donors by clicking the button below.  Welcome to Spring Fling Kidlit Contest!
What are the Rules? 1. Your story should be geared towards kids ages 12 or under. 2. Choose a gif to inspire your story. be sure to share where you found your wonder gif. (The website or if you created it yourself!) 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. (Your title is not included in the word count.) 5. No illustration notes pretty please. 6. Your gif should be the only visual with your story. 7. The Spring Fling contest officially begins on Wednesday April 1st and closes April 3rd, post your gif and story on your blog. (if you don't have a blog, no worries, you can put your whole story in the form below. if you want others to read it too, feel free to post your story in the comment with the link to your gif.) 8. Then, add the link to your blog to the form on the Entries page of this website. 9. Deadline for posting your story or the link to your story is Thursday April 3rd, 2020 at 11:59pm CST. 10. Only one entry per contestant is permitted.  WantKaitlyn and I were blown away by all of the amazing entries this year! This contest was timely for us! Your entries had us clutching our hearts with warm fuzzies, marveling at the beauty of spring, or laughing out loud! Your entries INSPIRED, Your entries THRILLED. They were so engrossing, it became difficult to choose...So- We added more prizes! But who won, you ask? Drum roll please!
Winners, we will be contacting you soon about prizes. :) Want to Read the winning stories? Look no further. You can look through the gallery of greatness. Gallery of Greatness We couldn't stop there. The sheer amount of excellent writing has to be acknowledged with these very honorable mentions! Honorable Mentions Timely Themed Spring Together Apart- Jessica Reiner-Harris Stuck at Home- Rebecca Heller The Park Bench- Sheila Alford Not the Same Easter- Sarah Meade Great Endings Rain Chomper- Deb Buschman Beautiful Little Stone- Sarah Rebecca Hovorka Hero of Spring- Kelly Swemba Spring Flood- Lori sheroan Hungrrry Bear- Laura Howard Wonderfully Original Litter of Critters- Cindy Williams Schrauben Egg-Treasures- Danielle Kinley Ryland Once Upon a Vine- Anne Lipton Jelly Bean Magic- Kristy roser nuttall The Pollen Has Fallen!- Michelle S. Kennedy The Warm Fuzzies Just Out of Reach- Ashley Congdon A Crown for Rory- rachell abalos Grandad's Burnt Toast- Sue Lancaster The Pups Rev It Up- Katie Schwartz Loveable Characters Easter Bunny 911- Maria Antonia Bad Bunny- Susan Summers Edgar Floats- Amy Miller Pollen Probelm- Colleen Murphy Best In Rhyme Maple Waits- Lara Elliot Spring Time Prayer- joy moore A Royal Spring- Lisa Perron The Pollen has Fallen- Michelle Kennedy Spring Cleaning- Jill Richards Proctor Sing for Spring- Claire lewis Honey Bee- Cheryl Macaller Daffodil Winter- Keely leim Springing into STEM The Adventures of Bee Rex- Linda Hofke Searching for Ladies- Glenda Roberson Spring Fever- Laura Kelmelis Bed and Breakfast- Rebecca Loescher The Blossom Avalanche- Tracy Curran Powerful Stories The Waves- Mary Barnes Letters to Genevive- Christina Lynn Raymond Cherry Blossoms- Jennifer Matarese How we wish we could give everyone first place! Writing friends, each of your stories wowed us. From your zappy titles, excellent puns, to the lyrical words that sang from our computer screens, this contest was truly a pleasure to judge! (And so very, very hard!)
If you don't see your name here, don't be discouraged! Kaitlyn and I spent forever debating! We saw your entry, you are amazing! Keep writing! Thank you all so much for participating and congratulations!!!! 
Welcome to Spring Fling Kidlit Contest! What are the Rules? 1. Your story should be geared towards kids ages 12 or under. 2. Choose a gif to inspire your story. be sure to share where you found your wonder gif. (The website or if you created it yourself!) 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. (Your title is not included in the word count.) 5. No illustration notes pretty please. 6. Your gif should be the only visual with your story. 7. The Spring Fling contest officially begins on Wednesday, April 7th. From April 7th to April 9th, post your gif and story on your blog. (if you don't have a blog, no worries, you can put your whole story in the form below. if you want others to read it too, feel free to post your story in the comment with the link to your gif.) 8. Then, add the link to your blog to the form on the Entries page of this website. 9. Deadline for posting your story or the link to your story is Thursday April 9th, 2020 at 11:59pm CST. 10. Only one entry per contestant is permitted.
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