New Year, New Contest!

As the new year begins, writers are once again energized.

We've been storing up ideas, revising stories and waiting for the moment to shine.  This year there's a new contest, one that is judged solely by kids! I am so excited about it. 

The Kid's Choice Kidlit Writing Contest is the brainchild of KaileiPewBooks. 
I has lots of folks within the Kid Lit Community excited to participate  - including the judges themselves! 

There are categories for PB, MG, and YA. The only restriction - 200 words and it must be something a kid would find interesting. 

I'm a science nerd, so my entry is about the not-often-loved animal, the snake. 
​I hope that kids find it as interesting as I do. 

Here's the link to the contest: 
www.kaileipewbooks.com/post/the-1st-annual-kids-choice-kidlit-writing-contest-is-open?utm_campaign=ea69e082-d52e-4e8a-9eff-e30e403591f9&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=6f13cefc-22b9-4902-ab66-4e113365842c

Definitely check out the fabulous entries!
Below is mine.  I hope you like it. 

I Am A Snake
By: Susan Summers
WC: 189

Genre: PB


Do you see me?

Slowly I slither. 
My belly hugs the ground. 
I wiggle as rocks and twigs tickle me. 
No one notices. 

Do you see me?

I swerve and sway. 
My scales are soft and smooth.
Notice the pattern?
It is my camouflage.

Do you see me?

I stop. 
I watch and wait
Is there movement up ahead? 
A meal to eat? 

Do you see me?

My tongue flicks into the air. 
This gives me information. 
Is danger ahead? Or a friend? 

Do you see me?

I rest in shade, cooling down my body. 
The heat has made me uncomfortable. 
I must find a place to pause.

Do you see me? 

I meet a mate for a brief moment. 
Soon I am on my own again. 
I lay my eggs in a safe place.
I encircle them with care. 

Do you see me?

Soon they hatch. 
One, two, three, four.
A quick hello, and then they are gone.

Do you see me?

Slowly I slither. 
My belly hugs the ground. 
I wiggle as rocks and twigs tickle me. 
No one notices me on my way to my next destination.