The #SpringFlingKidLit Contest is Here!

One of my favorite things about the kidlit writing community is participating in contests. I love interacting with other writers and cheering each other on, and I'm always looking for inspiration for new stories. Contests are a great way to get the ideas flowing! Plus, I love a deadline- it makes me hold myself accountable.

The Spring Fling KidLit Contest is a fun and supportive opportunity to write, revise, and submit. Hosted by Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez and Ciara O'Neal, this contest requires writers to use a spring-themed GIF as inspiration for a 150-word story. There are so many fun topics that fall under the "Spring" umbrella!

This year, I decided to write an Easter story with a twist. I first came up with a silly idea and let it marinate for a while, unsure of whether it was worth pursuing. But when I found a GIF to match while scrolling for other ideas, I decided to give it a try! My CP's helped me polish the story and encouraged me to enter it. My entry is below- I hope you enjoy it!

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Help Wanted: Spiders Need Not Apply

by Julie Hauswirth

119 Words

Help Wanted: Easter Bunny.

Must be fluffy, have great hopping skills,

and able to carry lots of eggs.

Now accepting applications!

BYOB: Bring Your Own Basket!

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Help Wanted: Easter BUNNY.

Must be fluffy and CUTE, hop on TWO legs (not eight),

and  able to carry lots of EASTER eggs.

Now accepting applications from BUNNIES.

Bring Your Own Basket- NOT an egg sac.

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Help Wanted: Easter BUNNY.

Must be an ACTUAL bunny

who isn’t itsy-bitsy or spins webs!

SPIDERS NEED NOT APPLY.

Bring. Your. Own. Easter. Basket.

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POSITION FILLED: Easter Spider,

coming this spring!

(No bunnies applied.)

Bring Your Own Magnifying Glass 

for the teeniest egg hunt EVER!

P.S. Caution when opening eggs- you may get an eight-legged surprise!

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Are you participating this year? The contest is open through April 3rd, 2024!

Thank you to all of the amazing prize donors. The KidLit writing community has some of the most supportive and generous people I've ever met! How lucky are we to be part of a community that does so much to give back? Here's how we can thank them.

I can't wait to read everyone's entries!