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✏️ Writing Competition

Write Your Own
Leo & Maya
Story

Do you love Leo and Maya? Have you ever wanted to write your own adventure for them? Now’s your chance!

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Win the Prize
£10 Voucher
If your story is chosen to be published
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Leo

Brave, curious, and always ready for an adventure. Leo learns through doing, and sometimes, through making mistakes.

Bravery
Resilience
Honesty

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Maya

Thoughtful, kind, and full of imagination. Maya shows empathy and always finds a way to bring people together.

Empathy
Patience
Teamwork

How to Enter

4 simple steps to your story

Follow the steps below, use your imagination, and you could see your story published on the Transformational Vocabularies blog!

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Pick a Transformational Vocabulary Word

A transformational vocabulary word is a special word that helps you grow. Choose one from the list below, or pick a word from your own pack of vocabulary cards at home!

Bravery Patience Gratitude Forgiveness Empathy Resilience Honesty Teamwork Kindness Self-Control Integrity Perseverance
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Write a Short Story Featuring Leo & Maya

Make your story about your chosen word. Show how Leo and Maya learn or use that word. Keep it short — around 200–400 words. Use your own words and imagination!

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Send Your Story to Us

Email your story to us, and make sure you include all the details below so we can reach you if you win!

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Send your story to
info@transformationalvocabularies.com
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Win the Prize 🏆

If your story is chosen to be published on our blog, you will receive a £10 voucher within 7 days — straight to your door!

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Story Published
on transformationalvocabularies.com/blog
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£10 Voucher Sent
within 7 days of publication
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You're Notified
by email within a week of publishing

How to Enter

Your words could win this.

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Competition Prize
£10

Voucher sent within 7 days of your story being published on our blog

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Winners notified by email within one week of publication

Rules & Tips

Good to know before you write

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Age requirement: You must be 7–14 years old. If you're under 7, you can still enter with a parent's help!
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One story per child: Only one entry per child. Make it your best one!
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Story length: Keep it between 200 and 400 words. Short, punchy, and full of imagination!
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Show, don't just tell: Don't just mention your vocabulary word — show Leo and Maya living it through the story.
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Your information: We only use your name and address to send the prize. We will never share your details.
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Parent's permission: Please make sure a parent or guardian knows you're entering and has approved your submission.

Ready to write? ✏️

Pick your word. Imagine the adventure. Send us your story!