Creative Communication presents essay contests for students in California. Write 250 words on any non-fiction topic. Teachers with at least 5 students participating receive a free book, and schools with at least 15 submissions receive an award and qualify to apply for a $250 Language Arts scholarship.

If students need help with a topic or writing the essay, they can check out www.studentessaycontest.com.

Deadlines: Fall 2007 (Postmarked by October 17, 2007); Spring 2008 (Postmarked by February 14, 2008); Summer 2008 (Postmarked by July 15, 2008).

Essays must be no longer than 250 words. The number of words used must be written at the bottom of the essay. Each essay must be original, have a title, and be in English.