The 2025 First Page student writing challenge
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WHAT: Write the first page of a novel set in 150 years from now, exploring how a modern day current affairs event or trend has played out. Your entry must be between 300-400 words in length. Your entry also needs a title, which is not included in the word limit.
WHEN: The prize is open to submissions from 9 a.m. ET on Feb. 1, 2025 to 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 28, 2025.
WHO: This contest is open to all Canadian residents who are full-time students enrolled in Grades 7 to 12. Entries will be judged in two age categories: Grades 7 to 9 and Grades 10 to 12.
HOW: Fill in the online submission form. If you are unable to complete the online submission, please contact cbcbooks@cbc.ca for assistance.
WHAT YOU CAN WIN: The winner of each category will receive a one-year subscription to OwlCrate, which delivers monthly boxes of books and literary-related goodies. The school library of each winner will also receive a donation of 50 books.
WHO IS JUDGING? A team of Canadian literary experts will select the shortlist. The final judge, S.K. Ali, will determine the winners of the two categories.
NEED HELP? Email CBCBooks@cbc.ca with your questions.