To INSPIRE and ENCOURAGE all youth to DREAM

beyond their circumstances

Rico's World Sandler Center

HSVE

Why We Write

Rico's World Sandler Center

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We believe in the youth we serve and strive to make an impact with every interaction we have.

Prize Package Includes:

1. An Apple iPAD

2. Young Writers Toolkit

3. Winning Piece displayed at Virginia Beach Public Libraries

All Middle School students in the Tidewater area are eligible to enter. Only one entry per student is permitted.

Registration Requirements:

Complete the entry form by clicking "Submit Entry" below.
Include your writing entry when you submit your form.
Parent/Guardian must complete an electronic permission form. Click here to complete.

Official Rules

* All work must be original and must be inspired by our 2025 theme: PERSEVERANCE IS MY SUPERPOWER.

* Any of the following styles are acceptable: Poem, Song, Narrative, Short

Story or Essay.

* Entries may not exceed 1,500 words.

* Only one entry per student is permitted.

* Use of copyrighted material is prohibited and will be disqualified.

* Please visit movingforwardreachingback.org to submit your entry.

* Your entry is complete once you have your parent/guardian submit the

permission slip google form.

* Entries must be submitted by April 12, 2025 by 11:59pm.