Theme Overview:
Leapy Thunder, the brave and curious frog from the magical land of Thunderland, has embarked on a remarkable journey to explore the cultures, dreams, and hopes of kids from around the world. Her mission is to understand how young minds learn, grow, and imagine a better future for their communities and the planet. Now, Leapy wants you to tell her story!

Your Challenge:
Write a magical adventure story where Leapy Thunder visits your culture, learns about your traditions, and discovers your dreams for a brighter future. How would you teach her about your world? What would you and Leapy do together to inspire hope, solve challenges, or create a better tomorrow?

Story Writing Contest Rules and Regulations
For Ages 10-18

1. Eligibility:
   • Open to individuals aged 10 to 18 years as of the submission deadline.
   • Participants must be a legal citizen of India at the time of submission.
   • Participants must submit their own original work.
2. Theme:
   • Stories must adhere to the announced theme of the contest. Submissions deviating from the theme may be disqualified.
3. Submission Guidelines:
   • Language: Stories must be written in English, Hindi or Assamese
   • Word Limit: Minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1,500 words.
   • Format: Submissions must be typed in a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12-point) and submitted as a PDF document.
   • Deadline: All entries must be submitted by February 15th, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
4. Originality:
   • Entries must be original, unpublished, and entirely the participant’s own work.
   • AI-generated stories or content will be disqualified.
   • Plagiarized or previously published stories will also be disqualified.
   • Collaborative entries are not allowed; only individual submissions will be accepted.
5. Judging Criteria:
   • Creativity and originality (40%).
   • Relevance to the theme (30%).
   • Writing style, grammar, and language (20%).
   • Emotional impact and engagement (10%).
   • The decision of the judges is final and binding.
6. Age Categories:
   • Submissions will be judged in two age groups: 
     • 10–13 years.
     • 14–18 years.
7. Prizes and Recognition:
   • Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 winners in each age group.
   • Winning entries may be published on trueleap.io or used in promotional materials.
8. Rights:
   • By entering, participants grant TrueLeap Inc exclusive rights to publish their stories for promotional purposes, with credit given to the author.
9. Disqualification:
   • Entries containing inappropriate, offensive, plagiarized, or AI-generated content will be disqualified.
   • Failure to adhere to the rules may result in disqualification.
10. Submission Process

• Submit your entry via trueleap.io/leapy/ or TrueLeap K12 Mobile app.

1. Contact:

• For queries, reach out to [email protected]

Let your imagination soar, and happy writing!