Contest Rules:

• You must be between the ages of 14 and 19 to enter.
• All essays must be true stories written by you. This is a non-fiction essay contest; fictional entries or plagiarized entries will be disqualified and you will not be allowed to enter our contest again.
• If you win, your story will be published on our website and in our print issue. Tell us if you want your story to be printed anonymously—but you should still type in your full name and complete address so we know where to mail your check if you win.
• Essays may be edited by Youth Communication editors for brevity and clarity. All entries become property of Youth Communication.