Contest: Spring Fling Kid Lit
Host: Ciara O'Neal and Kaitlyn Sanchez
Task: Write a spring-themed story illustrated by a gif!
Word Limit: 150 ​

​There’s no such thing as ‘spring break’ for a mason bee. 

“More like ‘Spring Break-a-Sweat'!” Martha muttered. “It’s the bizzzziest time of year!” 

With an upcoming trip to Pollen-Nation, Martha needed a place to stay.   

She logged onto ExBEEdia.com.  

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Contest: 50 Precious Words
Host: Vivian Kirkfield
Task: Write a very short story for kids
Word Limit: 50
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The Color of Love

The kindergarten classroom was a flurry of pinks and reds. Everyone buzzed with energy, excited to sing a special song for their parents at the end of the day.

Linus hummed his solo, reverently carrying a leafy little plant to his teacher. “I grew this for you!”

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