Tyndale House Publishers has joined forces with author Sigmund Brouwer on a contest that aims to help parents keep students engaged in reading and writing this summer.

Through June 30, children (ages 7-17) can enter the Cool2Read Junior Author contest. Students can write a story about anything in 1,000 words or less and submit it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Aug. 31. Content will be judged based on enjoyment rather than the subject of the story, organizers said. Entries will be evaluated by three judges, and prizes will be awarded for each age group. Winners will see their stories posted on Cool2Read.com.

"The entire program is just a great way for Tyndale to ensure we are raising a generation of kids who appreciate story and learn to love reading," said Katara Patton, acquisitions director at Tyndale. "Students always enjoy Sigmund's presentation, and teachers can get great resources to incorporate his message into classroom learning. Parents can find good stuff on Cool2Read.com, too."

Tyndale sponsors Brouwer at a number of qualified schools each year, where he engages students in a presentation about the power of story. He encourages reluctant readers to love stories, and Brouwer helps them read more and learn to enjoy writing. At the end of each presentation, students have the opportunity to meet Brouwer and purchase books from Cool2Read.com.

For more information on the contest, visit www.cool2read.com.

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