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Tell Us Your True Teen Story
You’ve read True Teen Stories in Action. Now we want to hear yours!
Write to Win!
1. Do you have a passion, or something you really care about?
2. Have you faced a big challenge in your life?
3. What makes you different or unique?
The Instructions
1. Look below to find a video and other prewriting resources.
2. Use them to help you write your essay.
3. Have a teacher, parent, or guardian submit your work to our contest. *
The Prize
One winner will get $100 for their student/child, and the winning entry will be published at Action Online. The student’s teacher will get a free class subscription to Action and a book for every member of the class.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2025.
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* Entries must be written by a student in grades 5-12 and submitted by their teacher, parent, or legal guardian, who will be the entrant and must be a legal resident of the U.S. age 18 or older. See page 2 for details.