The Dandelion Cottage Short Story Contest, organized by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA), is now open for teachers to submit short stories by students in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Now in its 8th iteration, the contest has no limit to the number of students that a given educator can sponsor for the contest. In earlier years, there was a limit of two short stories per grade segment.
The upcoming contest deadline is January 31, 2025. Per the rules, submissions are accepted in two categories: 5th – 8th grade and 9th – 12th grades. Starting this year, stories entered are now limited to no more than 4,000 words in length. The top prize is $250 cash for first place senior division winner and $150 cash for junior division winner. As always, there are no entry fees for student writers. Complete information on how to submit can be found at dandelioncottage.org.
