The New York Times invites middle and high school students to submit a personal narrative about a “meaningful life experience.” Essays do not need to respond to a particular theme, but should be “short, powerful stories about a particular moment or event in your life.”
DEADLINE: November 17, 2020.
WHO CAN ENTER: Students ages 11–19.
HOW TO ENTER: Through The New York Times’ Learning Network.
WHAT TO ENTER: A personal narrative of up to 600 words.
PRIZES: Publication on The Learning Network and potential publication in the print New York Times.