2026 Short Story Contest
Let your creative side out in the Homewood Public Library's short story contest. Rules are as follows: Open to Grades 6th-12th. Must be an original work of fiction. No AI, usage of generative AI will lead to disqualification. Stories cannot be explicit must be PG. Open to all residents of Central Alabama. Must be no more than 1000 words. We'll accept submissions from November 1st- November 30th. Results will be announced on December 10th.
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
What grade are you in?
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6th
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Would you be interested in having this story be printed in a book that will be added to the Homewood Public Library collection?
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