Imagine if your favorite toy — a stuffed dinosaur, a robot, or even a LEGO figure — suddenly came to life! What adventures would you two have? Would you solve mysteries, travel to magical worlds, or throw the silliest tea party ever? In this creative writing workshop, guided by instructors, children will use AI tools to craft unforgettable tales of friendship and adventure with their toys!
想象孩子们最喜欢的玩具突然有了生命! 接下来孩子们会和玩具展开怎样的冒险? 是一起破解谜题、穿越魔法世界, 还是举办最疯狂的茶话会? 在创意写作工作坊中, 孩子们将在老师的引导下, 展开想象, 借助 AI 工具, 创作出一段和玩具在一起的难忘旅程!
Award Mechanism | 评奖机制
Theme | 创作主题
When My Toy Came to Life
玩具觉醒日
Age Range | 年龄范围
5 –10 years old
5-10岁
Format & Guidelines | 创作形式
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Language: Bilingual (Chinese + English)
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Illustrations: Hand-drawn or AI-generated (indicate your method).
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Sample Submissions: Use the TJCF Story Contest Template to document your creative journey
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Previous Little Author Challenge Samples
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语言: 中英双语
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插图: 手绘或 AI 生成 (请注明创作方式)
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提交范本: 请使用 TJCF 故事竞赛范本记录您的创作历程
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往届小作家创意赛示例
Awards & Prizes | 奖项 & 奖品
Best Originality Award
Storytelling Excellence Award
Narrative Craftsmanship Award
最佳创意奖
最佳故事奖
最佳叙事奖
Award Prizes
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WuKong Cultural Creative Gift Box + WuKong Online Class Package (5 FREE real teacher live classes, student could choose from Chinese, Math or ELA program)
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Story with AI - 3 months FREE subscription
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Award and story presentation at the TJCF's Dragon Boat Festival Family Day on 5/31/2025 (local residents of the SF Bay Area only)
每位获奖选手可以得到的奖品
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价值200美金的悟空文化创意礼盒+悟空在线课程套餐（5节免费真人老师直播课，学生可以选择中文、数学或ELA课程任选一节）
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Story with AI 3个月免费订阅
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2025 年 5 月 31 日，TJCF 端午节家庭日颁奖及故事发表 (限旧金山湾区当地居民)
Selection Criteria | 评选标准
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Creativity: The work is unique and innovative
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Structure: The work is logically clear and complete
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Writing Style: The language of the work is fluent and infectious
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创意：作品具有独特性和创新
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结构：作品逻辑清晰且完整
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文笔：作品语言流畅且有感染力
Rules | 比赛规则
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One story per child
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Original work only (no plagiarism)
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To ensure originality, we’ve designed a template to record the story & illustration development process. Please assist your children in completing the submission form below to qualify for consideration
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AI Users: Follow the Children’s Book AI Illustration Submission Instructions
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Deadline: Submit your PDF (story + illustrations) via Submission form and Google Drive by May 11th, 23:59 PM
We will announce the selection results within 10 days after the event ends. Thank you for your patience!
Please note that participation in the free writing workshops is optional and is only open to local residents of the SF Bay Area.
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每个参赛者限提交一个故事作品
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仅限原创作品（无抄袭）
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为了确保原创性，我们设计了一个模板来记录故事和插画的创作过程。请协助您的孩子完成以下報名表，以符合评审资格
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AI 使用者: 请遵照儿童读物 AI 插图提交说明
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截止日期：5 月 11 日晚上 23:59 透过 報名表 及 Google Drive 提交您的 PDF (故事 + 插图)
我们将在活动结束后的10天内公布评选结果, 感谢您的耐心等待!
参赛活动中的工作坊为可选项, 作为对参与者的额外福利, 并且仅限旧金山湾区当地居民。
Resources & Support | 资源
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Writing 写作: Canva, Google Docs, Creative Writing AI Assistant
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Illustrations 插图:
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Recommended: Story with AI — Children's Book Illustrator (step-by-step guide for kids!)
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Other options: ChatGPT, Midjourney
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Workshops | 工作坊
Learning Goals | 学习目标
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Ignite passion for creative writing
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Master story structure and narrative techniques
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Explore AI-powered tools like Story with AI to create futuristic or magical scenes
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激发对创意写作的兴趣
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理解故事基本结构及写作技巧
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体验AI工具辅助创作故事插画
Takeaways | 可带回家
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A personalized Toy Character Card designed by the child
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Foundational writing skills: sensory details & character development
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Hands-on experience with AI tools to build a unique story outline
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自己设计的「玩具角色卡」
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学习使用五感描写、角色塑造等基础写作技巧
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体验AI工具辅助创作过程，完成个性化故事框架
Instructor | 讲师介绍
Education 教育背景
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Master of Shanghai University 上海大学硕士
Core Advantages 核心优势
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20+ Years of Teaching Experience: Served as lesson preparation leader and homeroom teacher, repeatedly awarded "Excellent Teacher" for outstanding performance
20余年教学经验: 曾任备课组长、班主任, 多次获“优秀教师”称号, 深谙教育与学生成长规律 -
Engaging Teaching Style: Strong affinity, dynamic and interactive classes, expert in story-based teaching to captivate students' attention
独特教学风格: 亲和力强, 课堂生动有趣, 擅长故事化教学, 激发学生兴趣与专注力
Honors and Achievements 荣誉与成就
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Annual Outstanding Homeroom Teacher 年度优秀班主任
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Multiple-time recipient of the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award 多次荣获年度优秀教师称号
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Annual Advanced Individual Award 年度先进个人
Please note that all the workshops are hosted by WuKong's teacher.
所有工作坊均由悟空的老师授课。