Imagine this... Story Writing Contest
Great Reads About Agriculture
California students in grades 3-8 creatively explore where their food comes from by writing narratives. The winning stories from each grade are illustrated by high school art students and published in our annual story book, Imagine this... Stories Inspired by Agriculture.
The Contest
Students write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events based on accurate information about California agriculture. See prompt ideas below.
Common Core State Standards (W.3-8.2,3)
Congratulations Winners!
To Enter
- The annual deadline is November 1
- Download the Entry Form
- See contest details
Helpful Resources
- Imagine this... Writing Activity Guide
- Great Reads About Agriculture
- Optional prompt ideas and classroom tips
- Free teaching materials
- Past winning stories to download
- Videos of past winning students
Buy the book! - Imagine this... Stories Inspired by Agriculture 2021
Featuring stories from the 2021 Imagine this... contest. Authors include Jayna Wenger, Sofia Magni, Evelyn Dores, Hailee Luiz, Allee DePalma, Will Magni, Catherine Gruen.
- Third Grade: "Cauliflower Pizza" written by Jayna Wenger
- Fourth Grade: "Colors Don't Matter" written by Sofia Magni
- Fifth Grade: "Audrey & Ava, The Avocados" written by Evelyn Dores
- Sixth Grade: "The Wonderful World of Wool" written by Hailee Luiz
- Seventh Grade: "Alison and the Secrets Behind Makeup" written by Allee DePalma
- Eighth Grade: "Backyard Basil" written by Will Magni
- Honorable Mention: "Queen of the Almonds" written by Catherine Gruen
Watch videos featuring past winning students and teachers!
View all of the Imagine this...videos on YouTube!