From Charlotte’s Web to The Trumpet of the Swan, E.B. White brought animals to life with kindness, curiosity, and quiet wisdom. This contest invites you to tell a story through the eyes of an animal — one who sees the world differently, whether it's a barnyard, a backyard, or a busy city street.

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We're looking for imagination, heart, and a strong sense of place. Your animal doesn’t have to talk (though it can), but it should feel alive and aware. The best entries will help us understand the human world — through non-human eyes.

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• Choose an animal that you love or find interesting. Cat, crow, fox, spider — any creature can tell a story.

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• Let the animal think and feel — even if it doesn’t talk. What does it want? What does it wonder about humans?

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• Use your five senses. What does a dog smell? What does a bird see from above? Use animal senses to bring the world to life.

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• Make your setting matter. Is this animal in a city zoo? A school hallway? A dusty attic? Let the place affect the story.

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• End with a feeling. Leave us with a bit of animal wisdom — a quiet line that helps us understand something new.