2022 - 2023 Prompt

After reading about Steve's experience in Saving Dr. Warren... "A True Patriot,"

what does patriotism mean to you?

Eligibility:

• Open to all kids ages 11-15

• Past years' winners are not eligible for following years' submissions

Specifications:

• Approximately 500-1,000 Words

• Double-spaced, Times New Roman

• When submitted electronically it must be a Word Document or PDF

• Include a cover page with:

  • Full Name​

  • Email Address

  • Grade Level

  • School Name & School Address

  • Name of School Teacher Who Oversaw The Writing Process (This may include parents who homeschool their children)

       *Link to Cover Page Form

Criteria:

• Must include examples, events and characters from the novel Saving Dr. Warren... "A True Patriot"

• Must relate patriotism to your personal life (the use of current events is encouraged) 

• Adherence to guidelines and carefully proofread (good grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.)

• Submitted on or before the DEADLINE March 5

Awards:

• Steve O'Dell Award ($500)

  • Best Overall Essay

• Grace Levy Award ($250)

  • Closely Tied To Personal Examples Of Patriotism

• Lee Warren Award ($100)

  • Closely Tied To Examples of Patriotism From The Stories In The Novel

Submission:

• Submitted On The Help Patriotism Prevail Essay Contest Page

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Good Luck!