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2026 Eyewitness to History Contest 

We read about history all the time. But chances are, someone you know has experienced it. 

Maybe they have:

• Witnessed a historic moment.

• Had their lives touched by war.

• Marched for their rights.

Whatever it is, we want you to help tell that story!

Directions: Interview someone who experienced a historic event in person. Then have your teacher, parent, or legal guardian send us your interview in Q&A form. It can be written (700 to 900 words) or an audio recording (5 to 7 minutes). Entries must be submitted by an adult. Students can’t enter directly. 

We will award the winning interview $250 and print it in Junior Scholastic. That student’s teacher will also get $250. Two runner-up entries will each get $50. 

Entries must be postmarked by December 29, 2025

Entries should be sent to:

JS Eyewitness to History Contest
130 Mercer St., 4th Floor
New York, NY 10012
 

or: [email protected]

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest open to all legal residents of the United States who are the teacher, parent, or legal guardian of students in grades 4 to 10. 
Note: Entries must be submitted by the teacher, parent, or legal guardian—not the student. 
Void where prohibited.

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Skills Sheets (2)
Text-to-Speech