"I Want to Be a Children's Book Writer" Contest 2005

Do you dream of writing a children's picture book and having it published? Your dream could come true if you enter the Woman's Day/Scholastic Book Clubs' "I Want to Be a Children's Book Writer" Contest 2005.

The grand-prize winner's manuscript will be illustrated, published and distributed by Scholastic Book Clubs, the nation's largest school book club. The grand-prize winner will also receive a set of five autographed hardcover picture books from Scholastic.

Ten runners-up will receive a set of five autographed hardcover picture books from Scholastic and their entries may be featured on womansday.com and scholastic.com

To enter:Submit a manuscript for a picture book (text only, 500 word limit), following these steps:
1. Fold eight (8) pages of 8 1/2" x 11" pieces of paper in half to create a total of 32 pages (standard picture book length).

2. Write your name, address, daytime telephone number, and e-mail address on the front.

3. Write your story, approximately two (2) sentences per page.

Mail your entry to:WD Children's Book Writer ContestDept. C075N, Box 711Holmes, PA 19043
Deadline:Entries must be postmarked on or before September 30, 2005.

Official Rules here.

Thanks to Meredith for the link.