WW 2026 Writing Contest Entry Form

2026 Texas Word Wrangler Writing Contest (Deadline: Sept. 8, 2026)
ENTRY FORM

The Texas Word Wrangler Writing Contest is produced in conjunction with the Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival. The contest ends Sept. 8, 2026. The contest is open to all K-12 students who live in or near Lee County during the 2026-2027 school year. (Students are eligible whether they attend public school, private school, or home school.)
Students will receive a writing prompt after selecting the correct age division below.
Name of entrant

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Address

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School name (2026-2027 school year)
English/Language Arts teacher for 2026-2027 school year (if known)
All entrants must receive permission of a parent/guardian. Parent/guardian must submit the online permission form, found here, for your contest entry to be complete. Click here to read the Contest Rules & Regulations.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Contest Rules & Regulations.
Select your grade level for the 2026-2027 school year. (When you select your grade level, you'll receive your writing prompt and be able to copy/paste your story into the submission box.)
Kindergarten - 3rd grade: How would you celebrate your birthday if you were 250 years old? Write between 50-200 words. (You may copy/paste your contest entry below. Do not include your name or any identifying information within the contest entry. Ensure that there are no extra spaces at the beginning of your story.)

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4th - 5th grade: How would you celebrate your birthday if you were 250 years old? Write between 100-350 words. (You may copy/paste your contest entry below. Do not include your name or any identifying information within the contest entry. Ensure that there are no extra spaces at the beginning of your story.)

0/350
6th - 8th grade: Write a letter to America for its 250th birthday. Write between 150-450 words. (You may copy/paste your contest entry below. Do not include your name or any identifying information within the contest entry. Ensure that there are no extra spaces at the beginning of your story.)

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9th - 12th grade: Write a letter to America for its 250th birthday. Write between 200-800 words. (You may copy/paste your contest entry below. Do not include your name or any identifying information within the contest entry. Ensure that there are no extra spaces at the beginning of your story.)

0/800
K-3rd Student age division
4th-5th Student age division
6th-8th Student age division
9th-12th Student age division
Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center

276 N. Orange St. | Giddings, TX 78942 | 979-542-2716
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2026 Texas Word Wrangler Writing Contest (Deadline: Sept. 8, 2026)

ENTRY FORM

Students will receive a writing prompt after selecting the correct age division below.

Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center