This year is all about the contests! I am excited to take part in another contest for kid lit writers. Thank you Kaitlyn and Ciara for hosting the Spring Fling Kid Lit Contest. Below is my entry which is 133 words. "Wake Me Up in Spring"
The wind howled. The snow flurried. "It's time," said Bear. "Wake me up in Spring." He stretched his paws high in the air, snuggled up with his favorite "Teddy cat", and listened to some relaxing beach sounds. He closed one eye and then the other. It didn't take long until Bear was out cold. And then he slept...through December's holidays, through January's new year... Through lovey dovey February... and into March. Then finally, one April day... Bear opened one eye. "Is it spring yet, Teddy cat?" His tummy growled, as if to say, "YES!" He crept out of his cave. Blades of grass peeked through the ground. Flowers bloomed and bees buzzed. Snow was a distant memory. Bear's nose twitched, his throat itched. His eyes watered. ACHOOOOOOOO! "Yes," Bear sniffled, "Spring has sprung."
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Over the last few years, I have enjoyed becoming more active on Twitter. I have participated in a few writing contests such as the #PB Party and #PB Chat. One of my entries was even on the runner up list last year for PB Party!
This month, I learned about a contest hosted by Vivian Kirkfield called #50Preciouswords. In short, she challenges writers to write a story appropriate for ages 12 and under with a beginning, middle and end, using 50 words or less. At first when I saw it, I was intrigued but intimidated. I didn't think I could do it. Then over February break, I went on a hike with my 6 and 4 year old children. I always enjoy taking walks through the woods with my kids. But my 4 yo has to stop every 5 feet to pick something up. By the end of the hike, her pockets are full of acorns, sticks, leaves and rocks. A 20 minute walk can end up taking an hour or more! As I lay in bed that night after our hike, I thought about how frustrated I was that our hike took so long. Upon reflecting, it really is so special how infatuated a 4yo can become with the outside world. Every leaf is dazzling to her. Every stone. I sadly realized this curiosity would not last much longer. That's when I was inspired to write LITTLE EXPLORER for the 50 precious words contest. I want to hold on to the memory of her being so captivated by the world. It is fleeting, but oh so precious. LITTLE EXPLORER (50 words) Little explorer, how the world dazzles you. Every leaf. Every acorn. Every rock. You gather them, one by one. Holding them close. Treasures from nature. Each has a story to tell. And they know you will listen. Go on, share their secrets. They don't mind… Nature’s wonders are for all. |
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