Creative Writing Competition

Awards Ceremony: Bruce & Robbi Toll Library

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Submissions Open: Monday, February 17, 2025

Submissions Close: Thursday, May 1, 2025

2025 Creative Writing Competition

We are proud to bring The 36th Annual Junior Orange Bowl Creative Writing Competition to Miami-Dade County School 8th graders again this year with the theme “In an age characterized by sea level rise and rising temperatures, write an essay inspired by Miami’s ocean and its sea creatures."

If you are interested in participating, please see the flyer below for further details. To enter your writing in the competition, please use the submission form below.

Contact creativewriting@jrorangebowl.org with any questions or inquiries.

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Name of English Teacher

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By checking this box, I consent and grant the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, Inc., free use of the contestant’s picture or name in broadcast, telecast, or other account of any of the Junior Orange Bowl festival practices, events and travel, for any purpose whatsoever. By checking this box, I also consent to the Plagiarism Honor Code and ensure that the creative work submitted is original and was not created with the assistance of AI.

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By checking this box, I confirm that I have read and will adhere to the Mandatory Release Form & Plagiarism Agreement at the link below.

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